--- title: Reno Weather and Climate by Month (NOAA Normals) url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/weather-and-climate/ 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 to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) - Reno weather and climate by month # Reno weather and climate by month Reno averages 7.35 inches of precipitation and 20.9 inches of snow a year, with a July high of 93.9 degrees and a January low of 26.1. About 65 days a year reach 90 degrees and about 122 nights fall to freezing or below. 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/) Reno sits in the rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada, so the weather is dry, sunny and sharp in its swings between seasons and between day and night. These figures are the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 1991 to 2020 normals for the Reno-Tahoe International Airport station, which are the standard reference for what is typical. ## Month by month The table gives the average high and low temperature in degrees Fahrenheit, precipitation in inches and snowfall in inches for each month. | Month | Average high | Average low | Precipitation | Snow | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | January | 47.7 | 26.1 | 1.25 | 5.2 | | February | 52.1 | 29.0 | 1.03 | 5.2 | | March | 59.2 | 34.0 | 0.80 | 2.9 | | April | 64.7 | 38.5 | 0.44 | 0.4 | | May | 74.1 | 46.6 | 0.55 | 0.1 | | June | 84.6 | 53.8 | 0.41 | 0.0 | | July | 93.9 | 60.4 | 0.20 | 0.0 | | August | 92.1 | 58.1 | 0.24 | 0.0 | | September | 83.8 | 50.3 | 0.21 | 0.0 | | October | 70.4 | 39.7 | 0.50 | 0.1 | | November | 56.7 | 31.0 | 0.62 | 1.8 | | December | 46.7 | 25.7 | 1.10 | 5.2 | ## Summer: hot days, cool nights July is the hottest month, with an average high near 94 and an average low near 60. The normals count 23.9 days at 90 or above in July, 21.8 in August and 10.2 in June. The gap between afternoon and early morning is about 33 degrees in midsummer, so a house cools quickly once the sun drops. June has the longest days: on June 15 the sun rises about 5:31 am and sets about 8:27 pm in Sparks, giving close to 15 hours of daylight. ## Winter: cold nights and a few snow days December and January are nearly identical, with average lows of 25.7 and 26.1. Freezing nights occur on about 26 days in January and 27 in December. Snow of at least a tenth of an inch falls on roughly 3 days in each of December, January and February, and the airport records about 14 such days a year. Daylight is short, with about 9.4 hours on December 15. The valley gets less snow than the mountains around it. If your move crosses a pass, the [winter driving page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/winter-driving/) is the one to read. ## Spring and fall March, April and May climb from 59 to 74 degrees, and the last freezing nights usually come in April or early May, with the normals showing 7.4 freezing days in April and 0.7 in May. October brings highs in the low 70s and 5.4 freezing nights, and November returns the chill with 19.3. These shoulder seasons are popular for moves because a truck is not working in the hottest or iciest weather. ## What it means for your belongings A dry climate affects furniture and plants more than people expect. Wood can shrink and crack in low humidity, and houseplants from humid states often need more water. A planned move in July or August calls for shaded staging for boxes of candles, vinyl records and electronics, while a January move calls for a plan for ice and wet snow at the loading door. The [best time to move guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/best-time-to-move/) and the month pages from [January](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-january/) to [December](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-december/) go through each season in detail, and the [moving weather calendar](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/data/moving-weather-calendar/) puts the numbers in one place. ### 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) - [National Weather Service Reno](https://www.weather.gov/rev/) - [NOAA GML, Solar Calculator equations](https://gml.noaa.gov/grad/solcalc/solareqns.PDF) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? 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Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How much snow does Reno get? The airport station averages 20.9 inches a year, with 5.2 inches in each of December, January and February. ### When is Reno hottest? July, with an average high of 93.9 degrees and 23.9 days at or above 90. ### Is Reno dry? Yes. The annual precipitation normal is 7.35 inches, and July, August and September each average a quarter inch or less. ## 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) L Laurie I. September 28, 2025 The two employees showed up on time and were very polite and ready to work. Our quote was 8 hours and they finished in 5 hours. Office staff checked in prior to move and confirmed all details and check in after move to make sure everything was taken care of. Would use this company again for sure! ### Owner's reply Laurie, Thank you for the awesome review! We are glad to hear everything went smoothly, and you were satisfied with the service. We want to also thank you for your business we appreciate you! E Edward G. September 14, 2025 James and the crew were terrific. 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! ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. 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