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Weather & Climate in Reno, NV

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Reno experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 333 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 54.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,941 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,941 ft (1,506 m)
Area109.0 sq mi (282.3 km²)
Population Density2,468/sq mi
Coordinates39.5491°N, 119.8499°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyStorey County County
Nearest AirportReno/Tahoe International (RNO)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 54.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience8.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2,827 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Sep 12, 1994 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada M6.1 83 km 14 km
Jul 8, 2021 Antelope Valley, CA M6.0 120 km 7 km
May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 126 km 8 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 130 km 6 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 72 km 5 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 129 km 6 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 8 km 3 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 87 km -1 km
Jul 8, 2021 32km SE of Markleeville, CA M5.0 119 km 7 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 126 km 4 km
Dec 22, 1995 California-Nevada border region M4.9 94 km 4 km
Oct 1, 2011 7 km SSE of Schurz, Nevada M4.8 118 km 4 km
Feb 10, 1993 28 km SW of Empire, Nevada M4.8 100 km 5 km
Dec 28, 1995 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.8 94 km -1 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 34 km 1 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 7 km 3 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 34 km -2 km
Dec 23, 1995 8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.7 93 km -1 km
Apr 26, 2008 27km SE of Smith Valley, NV M4.7 121 km 4 km
Mar 9, 2007 13 km SE of Walker, California M4.7 132 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

23 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 15, 2020 EF1 31 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF1 31 km 0.4 mi 0
Nov 3, 1973 EF1 69 km 25.9 mi 0
Jul 16, 1973 EF1 9 km 1.0 mi 0
May 26, 1964 EF1 83 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 21, 2017 EF0 58 km 0.4 mi 0
Sep 13, 2017 EF0 42 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 20, 2015 EF0 46 km 3.2 mi 0
Jul 8, 2015 EF0 67 km 2.7 mi 0
Apr 27, 2005 EF0 38 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 24, 2004 EF0 9 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 13 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 37 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 1, 2002 EF0 14 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 10, 2000 EF0 7 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 13, 1999 EF0 7 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 30, 1998 EF0 8 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF0 52 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF0 52 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 9, 1997 EF0 50 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Soda Lakes Maar(s) 1,251 m (4,104 ft) Unknown 84 km
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 176 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CALDOR (226,583 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 CALDOR 226,583 99 km
2021 SUGAR 108,368 54 km
2014 KING 99,070 91 km
2017 TRUCKEE 98,411 61 km
2017 TOHAKUM 2 92,711 90 km
2017 LONG VALLEY 80,456 50 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 92 km
2021 TAMARACK 70,171 95 km
2019 WALKER 58,747 87 km
2018 PERRY 53,734 41 km
1994 COTTONWOOD 47,912 30 km
1999 FISH COMPLEX (FISH SPRINGS) 47,030 54 km
2020 LOYALTON 45,484 29 km
1987 CLARK 39,194 73 km
2016 TULE 35,341 53 km
2017 EARTHSTONE 35,305 29 km
2020 NORTH 34,120 36 km
1985 GOOSEBERRY 29,290 41 km
2013 AMERICAN 27,938 78 km
2013 BISON 23,611 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 44°F (6°C) 0.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
June 60°F (15°C) 0.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
September 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in

Reno has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.3").

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