Ski resort · United States
Best time to visit Elk Mountain
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The ski season in Elk Mountain typically runs January–March, when there is snow on the ground and it is cold enough. For a visit without snow, the best time is June–September, with daytime temperatures around 22°C.
Elk Mountain at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 24°C and coolest in January (−2°C). The wettest month is August (38 mm) and the driest June (13 mm), with about 320 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in September.
Elk Mountain
3,060 mThe climate in Elk Mountain through the year
When to go
Elk Mountain scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in June–September, peaking at 97 out of 100 in June. A typical June day reaches 20°C and the night falls to 0°C, with rain on about 4 days and clear sky 59 % of the time. May and October–November are a fair alternative, with scores of 52–59. The lowest score is in March (43), when days are cool at around 3°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (24°C) is about 26 degrees warmer than a January day (−2°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in September–June. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 13 mm in June to 38 mm in August (about 320 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in December–April, deepest in February (about 50 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 15 hours in June. Elk Mountain lies about 3,050 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 20 degrees cooler than the lowlands around it.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Elk Mountain scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June–September, up to 87
- City break (15–25 °C): May–October, up to 97
- Hiking (10–22 °C): April–October, up to 94
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): April–October, up to 97
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in January–March
How it compares
Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Elk Mountain is the 40th coolest over the year and the 12th driest. In June, when Elk Mountain scores 97, Brian Head Ski Resort (81 km away) scores 98 and Sundance Resort (241 km away) scores 94. In March, when Elk Mountain is at its lowest, Las Vegas scores 95 and lies 340 km away. See where to go in June for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46 | −2° | −17° | 26 mm | 6 | 41 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| February | 46 | −1° | −15° | 26 mm | 6 | 40 % | 11 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| March | 43 | 3° | −12° | 29 mm | 7 | 40 % | 12 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| April | 47 | 7° | −9° | 26 mm | 6 | 43 % | 13 h | Chilly and snowy |
| May | 59 | 13° | −5° | 22 mm | 4 | 47 % | 14 h | Mild |
| June | 97 | 20° | 0° | 13 mm | 3 | 59 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm |
| July | 89 | 24° | 4° | 26 mm | 5 | 57 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm |
| August | 88 | 22° | 3° | 38 mm | 6 | 58 % | 14 h | Pleasantly warm |
| September | 82 | 18° | −2° | 28 mm | 5 | 65 % | 12 h | Mild and sunny |
| October | 54 | 11° | −7° | 28 mm | 5 | 57 % | 11 h | Chilly |
| November | 52 | 4° | −13° | 23 mm | 5 | 45 % | 10 h | Cold |
| December | 45 | −2° | −17° | 31 mm | 6 | 41 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy |
The score (0–100) is calculated from a range of variables, and changes with your preferences.
Climate averages 2016–2025 (ERA5, CRU TS). Sea temperature from ERA5. Not a forecast. Elevation: 3,055 m. Coordinates: 38.32, -112.39.