Best Time to Drive: Whitney, NV to Ely, NV

The best time to drive from Whitney, NV to Ely, NV is June, May, when temperatures are comfortable and weather conditions are most predictable. November is the most challenging month due to weather risks along this route.

Best month

June

Also great

May

Also great

August

Month-by-Month Driving Conditions

Jan

Fair 28°F

Feb

Fair 32°F

Mar

Good 40°F

Apr

Great 48°F

May

Excellent 56°F

Jun

Excellent 66°F

Jul

Excellent 74°F

Aug

Excellent 72°F

Sep

Excellent 62°F

Oct

Good 50°F

Nov

Challenging 38°F

Dec

Challenging 28°F

Best Good/Fair Challenging

Average Conditions by Month

January

Avg temp 28°F

Rainy days ~1

Rating Fair

February

Avg temp 32°F

Rainy days ~1

Rating Fair

March

Avg temp 40°F

Rainy days ~2

Rating Good

April

Avg temp 48°F

Rainy days ~2

Rating Great

May

Avg temp 56°F

Rainy days ~2

Rating Excellent

June

Avg temp 66°F

Rainy days ~1

Rating Excellent

July

Avg temp 74°F

Rainy days ~2

Rating Excellent

August

Avg temp 72°F

Rainy days ~2

Rating Excellent

September

Avg temp 62°F

Rainy days ~2

Rating Excellent

October

Avg temp 50°F

Rainy days ~2

Rating Good

November

Avg temp 38°F

Rainy days ~1

Rating Challenging

December

Avg temp 28°F

Rainy days ~1

Rating Challenging

Seasonal Hazards on This Route

Mountain pass closures

Nov - Apr

Some mountain passes close seasonally (typically November through May). Check pass conditions before winter travel.

Climate Context

Whitney, NV

Mountain West

Ely, NV

Mountain West

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