Ely, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · White Pine County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
3,941
Population
517/sq mi density
$86,389
Median Income
$38,567 per capita
$201,500
Home Value
$207,613 Zillow
$900
Median Rent
13.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$86,389 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$201,500 home value, $900/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ely experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. The area receives 54.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,342 ft (1,933 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 517/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2649°N, 114.8709°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | White Pine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elko Regional (EKO) 118 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 74.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0487 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Ely has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.6").