Ely (NV) Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Ely, Nevada, United States of America is 16°C (61°F), with daytime highs ranging from 3°C (37°F) in December to 30°C (86°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Ely compares to cities worldwide.

The climate in Ely is dynamic, ranging widely from chilly in winter to very warm in summer. Nights are significantly colder, with lows dropping from 10°C (50°F) in July to -12°C (10°F) in December.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Ely by month:

The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Ely's average annual maximum temperature is 16°C (61°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.

Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year, mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.

Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually, known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.

Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on Ely's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Ely climate page.