Location & Surroundings
Elephant Head is a peak in Nevada, United States, at 2,559 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Winnemucca, about 115 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 3405 km to the east. The nearest airport is Iowa Canyon Ranches Landing Strip, 29 km away.
Overview
Elephant Head is mountain in Nevada, United States of America.
It is located in Lander County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Lander County
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 7' 3" N, 117° 0' 20" W
- Elevation 2559 m (DEM: 2551 m)
- Timezone America/Los_Angeles
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:04
- Sunrise 07:00
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 5 min
Nearby
Weather in Elephant Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Elephant Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.0 to 19.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 551 W/m2.
Temperature
12.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (171 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 12.1 | 1.8 | 171 | 24 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.0 | 2.6 | 170 | 30 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.3 | 2.2 | 212 | 18 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 212.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.3 | 3.1 | 283 | 12 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 550.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.7 | 1.9 | 157 | 20 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 10.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.0 | 2.2 | 131 | 28 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.5 | 2.0 | 135 | 21 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 203.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 2.9 | 177 | 17 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 495.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.4 | 2.4 | 122 | 35 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 7.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.7 | 2.4 | 118 | 56 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.8 | 3.5 | 141 | 35 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 195.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.3 | 5.6 | 163 | 31 | 1,009.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 444.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 10.4 | 2.4 | 109 | 66 | 1,014.3 | 0.06 / 0.12 | 6 | 5.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Elephant Head?
Now 12.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.0 to 19.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 551 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Elephant Head today?
Sunrise around 07:00 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 05m.
What is the local time in Elephant Head?
Local time is 10:04. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Elephant Head?
Elephant Head is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Elephant Head?
Elevation about 2,559 m. DEM 2,551 m.
Where is Elephant Head located?
It is at 40.11742, -117.00565 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Elephant Head in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry