--- title: Moving in May in Reno and Sparks: Warm Days, Early Bookings url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-may/ 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 May # Moving in May in Reno and Sparks May in Reno averages a 74.1 F high and a 46.6 F low, with only 0.7 mornings at or below freezing and 1.5 days at 90 F or hotter. Daylight stretches to about 14.3 hours, so May is warm, long and increasingly busy. 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/) ## May in Reno by the numbers - Average high / low 74 F / 47 F - Precipitation 0.55 in - Snowfall 0.1 in - Days at or below freezing 1 - Days at 90 F or hotter 2 - Sunrise / sunset mid-month (approx.) 5:46 / 20:05 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/). May is the month the first heat arrives. The NOAA normals show freezing mornings nearly gone and the first 90 degree afternoons beginning. Because summer demand builds from here, the dates you want in June often need a May decision. ## Warm afternoons, cool mornings The gap between a 46.6 F morning low and a 74.1 F afternoon high is nearly 30 degrees. Dress in layers, and start the heaviest lifting while it is cool. Precipitation is 0.55 inches over about 4.4 days, so rain is possible but brief. Because May has an average of 1.5 days at or above 90 F, a hot afternoon can appear without warning. Keep water on site for everyone. ## Fourteen hours of sun On May 15 the sun rises at about 5:46 am and sets near 8:05 pm at the warehouse, which is 14.3 hours of daylight. That gives enough light for a morning pickup, an afternoon drive and an evening unload. Long evenings also help with the walk-through at the new home, when you can check closets and garages with natural light. ## Why booking early matters in May Graduation, the end of the school year and house closings push demand up. Washoe County School District's balanced-calendar students finish on June 4, 2027, and Incline Village students on June 9, 2027, so families often target the first weeks of June. Ask for your in-home estimate by early May for a late-May or early-June date. O'Brien's office is open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, at 775-359-6683. ## Storage and the Tahoe season By May, Tahoe homeowners are opening second homes and renters are rotating furniture. Vault storage starts from $40 per month, and the wooden vaults are 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft; shipping stored goods takes about 2 to 3 weeks of notice, so request them before a move-in date. Truckee still averages 4.1 inches of snow in May with a 64.3 F high, so a high-elevation move may meet a final spring storm. See [Lake Tahoe and Truckee](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/lake-tahoe-and-truckee/). ### 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 April](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-april/) - [Moving in Reno in June](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-june/) - [How far ahead to book movers](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-far-ahead-to-book-movers/) - [Vault storage: how 7 x 7 x 5 ft wooden vaults work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/vault-storage/) Moving month by month ## Read next - [Moving in Reno in June](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-june/) - [Moving in Reno in July](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-july/) - [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/) 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 does Reno get in May? The average high is 74.1 F, with about 1.5 days at 90 F or hotter. ### Does it snow in May? Reno averages 0.1 inches. Truckee averages 4.1 inches. ### How early should I book a May move? Request a free in-home estimate four weeks or more ahead, earlier for the last weekend of the 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) J Judy H. April 7, 2026 I was so satisfied and impressed with O'Brien. My move went perfectly. If I have another move, it will be O'Brien for sure!! ### Owner's reply WE ARE THRILLED TO HEAR THE MOVE WENT SO WELL!!!! Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to let us know. F Francie H. February 20, 2026 We were referred to O'Brien's Moving and Storage though a friend in Reno. We couldn't be more pleased with the Professionalism and Service. They were quick to set up Luke to come out and give us a quote and scheduled the actual move date right away. Luke was on time for our quote as were the movers on our moving day. All three of the gentlemen who moved us were professional and courteous from start to finish. From the initial phone call to the completion of our move, we felt like we were treated as family. We would definitely use them again and recommend O'Brien's Moving and Storage to our friends in the future. ### Owner's reply Francie, Thank you for this amazing review. The result you have expressed is exactly what we all strive to accomplish. I love that you walked away knowing you are now a part of the O'Brien's family, whenever you need us we are a phone call away! I will let the movers know about the kind words expressed about them, that will be very satisfying for all of them. We will look forward to any referrals you send our way, thank you for the opportunity! M Mark S. January 22, 2026 Great company and local. They take great care of your moving needs. They are very accommodating and quick to respond. Highly recommend them for your moving needs and storage needs. Thanks to the O'Brien team for doing a fantastic job. ## 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