
May 2025 was on average warmer, drier, and less snowier than normal for northern and central Nevada. May climate data for select locations below as highlighted in the graphic.
Elko: May 2025 was above normal with an average temperature of 57.0 degrees, which was 2.8 degrees above normal. Elko received 0.82” of rain and a trace of snowfall in May, which was below average for rain, and snow. The averages for rain and snow in May are 1.22” and 0.4” respectively.
Ely: May 2025 was above normal, with an average temperature of 53.7 degrees, which was 2.2 degrees above normal. Ely received 0.64” of rain and a trace of snowfall in May, which was below average for rain, and snow. The averages for rain and snow in May are 1.05” and 2.0” respectively.
Eureka: May 2025 was above normal, with an average temperature of 54.9 degrees, which was 2.9 degrees above normal, making May 2025 tied for the 3rd warmest on record. Eureka received 0.74” of rain, which was below average for rain. The average rainfall in May is 1.16”.
Tonopah: May 2025 was above normal, with an average temperature of 61.6 degrees, which was 2.6 degrees above normal, making May 2025 the 10th warmest on record. Tonopah received 0.15” of rain, which was below normal for rainfall. The average rainfall in May is 0.51”.
Winnemucca: May 2025 was above normal, with an average temperature of 57.9 degrees which was 1.5 degrees above normal. Winnemucca received 0.27” of rain and no snowfall in May, which was below average for rain, and snow. The averages for rain and snow in May are 1.13” and 0.1” respectively.