Elko, Nevada, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Elko, Nevada, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Elko, below is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Elko, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Elko, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly option.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel insurance

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  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection available.


  • A vaccine card protector

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General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Elko, Nevada, United States of America by month

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January

January for Elko is freezing. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time and snows a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Northeastern Nevada Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February in Elko is pretty cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time. It also snows once in a while. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Northeastern Nevada Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in this region can be very chilly. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains regularly and snows sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Northeastern Nevada Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

If you vacation in Elko during April, you might see that it is cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). Humidity is generally between 30 and 40% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month and snow occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Northeastern Nevada Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May in Elko is mild and very dry. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 30% to 40% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Northeastern Nevada Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June is pretty consistently hot and very dry. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Northeastern Nevada Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you are traveling to Elko in July, you will notice that it can be very hot and very dry. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Northeastern Nevada Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

If you are traveling to Elko in August, you will notice that it is extremely hot and very dry. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Northeastern Nevada Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

Traveling to Elko in September, you will notice that it is warm and very dry. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Northeastern Nevada Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you are traveling to Elko in October, you will notice that it can be chilly. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Northeastern Nevada Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November here is cold. Temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month and snows occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Northeastern Nevada Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December in Elko can be brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C). It tends to rain about a third of the time. It also snows regularly. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Northeastern Nevada Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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