--- title: August Moves in Reno and Sparks: Heat Easing, School Starts url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-august/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/) - [Moving guides](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/) - [The best time of year to move in Northern Nevada](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/best-time-to-move/) - Moving in Reno in August # Moving in August in Reno and Sparks August in Reno averages a 92.1 F high and a 58.1 F low, with 21.8 days at 90 F or hotter and 0.24 inches of rain. Days shorten to about 13.8 hours by mid-month, and school starts, which makes the first half of August the final rush of summer. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ## August in Reno by the numbers - Average high / low 92 F / 58 F - Precipitation 0.24 in - Snowfall 0.0 in - Days at or below freezing 0 - Days at 90 F or hotter 22 - Sunrise / sunset mid-month (approx.) 6:11 / 19:57 Data (station Reno-Tahoe International Airport): [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals); [NOAA solar calculator equations (approximate)](https://gml.noaa.gov/grad/solcalc/). August looks like July on the thermometer, but the calendar is different. Families want to be settled before the school year, and the daylight is already about an hour shorter than in June. Reno's August normals include 21.8 days of 90 F or hotter, so heat planning still counts. ## Hot days, longer nights The August high is 92.1 F and the low is 58.1 F, a gap of 34 degrees. That means cool early mornings and very hot afternoons, so ask for an early start and keep loading in the shade where possible. Monsoon moisture occasionally brings a brief storm, but the average precipitation is only 0.24 inches. Sunrise on August 15 is about 6:11 am and sunset about 7:57 pm, 13.8 hours of light. The evening ends earlier than in July, so a long unloading day needs to begin on time. ## Settled before school starts Washoe County School District publishes its 2026-2027 calendars online, and most schools start in August, with Incline Village a week later than the rest. Check your child's school before you choose your dates, since a move after the first day means a mid-term change. If you are moving between school zones, confirm enrollment steps with the district before the move day; see [moving with kids](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-with-kids/). ## Lease turnover and busy weekends - Many rental leases turn over at the end of the month, so the last weekend is the busiest. - Ask for a weekday date to get a more flexible start time. - Reserve a parking spot or a loading zone in an apartment complex. - Confirm elevator reservation hours with the building manager. - Request your in-home estimate three to four weeks ahead. ## Vault storage for a gap in dates Students, new hires and families whose homes close late often need a few weeks of storage. O'Brien's vault storage starts from $40 per month, with 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft wooden vaults in the Sparks warehouse. Read [vault storage vs self storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/vault-storage-vs-self-storage/) to compare the approach. A free in-home estimate includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes that you keep. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) - [Washoe County School District, 2026-2027 calendars](https://www.washoeschools.net/directory/student-enrollment-and-records/school-calendars/upcoming-approved-2026-2027-school-year-calendars) - [NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory, Solar Calculator](https://gml.noaa.gov/grad/solcalc/) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving in Reno in July](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-july/) - [Moving in Reno in September](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-september/) - [Moving with kids](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-with-kids/) - [Vault storage vs self storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/vault-storage-vs-self-storage/) Moving month by month ## Read next - [Moving in Reno in September](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-september/) - [Moving in Reno in October](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-october/) - [Moving in Reno in November](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-november/) - [Moving in Reno in December](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-december/) - [Moving at Lake Tahoe and Truckee in winter](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-at-lake-tahoe-in-winter/) - [Moving at Lake Tahoe and Truckee in spring](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-at-lake-tahoe-in-spring/) - [Moving at Lake Tahoe and Truckee in summer](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-at-lake-tahoe-in-summer/) - [Moving at Lake Tahoe and Truckee in fall](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-at-lake-tahoe-in-fall/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### Is August hotter than July in Reno? Slightly cooler: the August high averages 92.1 F against 93.9 F in July. ### When does school start in the Reno area? Washoe County School District sets dates by calendar; Incline Village starts a week after the rest. Check the district calendar page. ### Is the end of August busy for movers? Yes. Lease ends and school starts fill the last weekends, so book early. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) G Greg S. January 22, 2025 3 O'Brien movers came down from Reno to South Lake Tahoe to assist our company moving a lot of big furniture out of a large warehouse. They showed up on-time, were friendly, and were professional and got the job done quickly and diligently. Will definitely use them again. ### Owner's reply Thanks for the great review Greg! We really appreciate you taking the time to do that for us. We look forward to working with you again! B Bruce E. December 25, 2024 My family moved exclusively with Bekins when I was young and O'Brien's made it a pleasure to return to this fine local company. I would be pleased to have any members of O'Brien's as friends and highly recommend O'Brien's to anyone needing the services they provide! ### Owner's reply Bruce thank you so much for taking the time to review our company. It was an extreme pleasure to work for you, please do not hesitate to call us for any help you need in the future. L Leticia H. November 1, 2024 O'Brien's Moving and Storage packing crew were great!! They were fast, friendly and most importantly, very professional. Thank you guys. ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070