Great Basin
The Great Basin is a depression and drainage basin spanning parts of California, Idaho, Nevada, and Oregon. It is one of the 120 sights in the United States listed on this site and is ranked 84th in popularity by English Wikipedia lookups among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching about 31 °C or 32 °C and very little rain. June and September also offer warmer temperatures. From January to March, daily highs are between 2 °C and 10 °C, while December and January are the coldest months with lows reaching as low as -7 °C.
Travelers can reach the area via Elko Regional Airport, which is 159 km away, or Reno Tahoe International Airport, located 221 km from the site. The Great Basin is approximately 3,447 km from Washington, D.C.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 18 | 9 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -5 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 6 | -1 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 31 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 22 | 23 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
