--- title: Moving in July in Reno and Sparks: Planning Around the Heat url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-july/ 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 July # Moving in July in Reno and Sparks July is the hottest month in Reno, with an average high of 93.9 F, a 60.4 F average low and 23.9 days at 90 F or hotter. Rain is only 0.2 inches, so July moves are dry and bright, and the whole job is organized around the heat. 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/) ## July in Reno by the numbers - Average high / low 94 F / 60 F - Precipitation 0.2 in - Snowfall 0.0 in - Days at or below freezing 0 - Days at 90 F or hotter 24 - Sunrise / sunset mid-month (approx.) 5:43 / 20:26 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/). Nearly every afternoon in July reaches 90 F, which is why the plan matters more than the date. The NOAA normals show no freezing mornings and almost no rain, and the sun is up for about 14.7 hours. A July move is easy on roads and hard on people unless the day is built around the cool morning. ## Nearly four weeks at 90 F or hotter With 23.9 days at or above 90 F, you should assume a hot afternoon on any July date. The 60.4 F average low means the first hours of the day are the comfortable ones. Ask your estimator about the earliest start your building allows, and have the house packed and the paths clear so the crew can use those hours. Keep cold drinks and shade ready, and give everyone, including family helping, a break in the middle of the afternoon. ## What heat does to belongings - Houseplants should ride in your car with the air conditioning on; see [moving with plants](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-plants/). - Wax, candles, vinyl records and chocolate can soften or warp; carry them with you. - Wine is sensitive to heat; for a collection, read [moving a wine collection](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-wine/). - Medicines and electronics belong in your own vehicle. - Freezers and refrigerators should be emptied and defrosted ahead of time. ## Light into the evening At the warehouse on July 15 the sun rises at about 5:43 am and sets at about 8:26 pm, roughly 14.7 hours of light. That is nearly as long as the June solstice and gives a long window if a job runs late. For a move into a Tahoe or Truckee home, the temperature is 20 degrees lower: Truckee's July high averages 83.8 F and its low 41.4 F. Many people schedule the Tahoe leg of a move in the morning for that reason. ## Storage in summer If your new home is not ready, vault storage starts from $40 per month. The wooden vaults are 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft and sit in O'Brien's 30,000 sq ft Sparks warehouse; shipping stored goods takes about 2 to 3 weeks of notice. Read [short-term storage between homes](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/storage-between-moves/) for how a gap in dates is handled. July closings sometimes slip, so ask your estimator how a date change is handled before you commit. ### 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) - [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 June](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-june/) - [Moving in Reno in August](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-august/) - [Moving-day tips from a family mover](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-day-tips/) - [Short-term storage between homes (storage in transit)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/storage-between-moves/) Moving month by month ## Read next - [Moving in Reno in August](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-august/) - [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/) 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/). ### How hot is Reno in July? The average high is 93.9 F, and about 23.9 days a month reach 90 F or hotter. ### Is it safe to move in the heat? Yes with a plan: an early start, water, shade and breaks. Ask your estimator about start times. ### Does it rain in July? Rarely. The normal is 0.2 inches for the whole month. ## 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) N Nicole B. June 25, 2025 The crew worked extremely hard and treated our belongings with care. Customer service was outstanding leading up to, during, and after move. Thank you! C Charles C. May 31, 2025 Great company, I'd highly recommend for any move!!! ### Owner's reply Charles, It was a pleasure working with you on your moves. We hope your trip is amazing and if you ever come back our way, we will be happy to help. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to complete this review on our behalf. N Nadine K. May 15, 2025 The guys were very friendly and hard working. Would definitely use them again! ### Owner's reply Nadine, We are pleased you chose us for your move, it was a pleasure working with you! We are extremely happy the move was a success. ## 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