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Chico, CA vs Reno, NV

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Highlights

On average, there are 252 sunny days per year in Reno. Chico averages 249 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Reno, Nevada gets 8.9 inches of rain, on average, per year. Chico, California gets 27.8 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Reno averages 21.9 inches of snow per year. Chico averages 0.1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Reno, Nevada
Summer High: the July high is around 90.6 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23.7
Rain: averages 8.9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 21.9 inches of snow a year

Chico, California
Summer High: the July high is around 94.4 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 36.9
Rain: averages 27.8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0.1 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Reno

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Reno is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Nevada.

7.5 / 10
June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Reno, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Chico

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Chico is 8.1 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in California.

8.1 / 10
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Chico, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Chico, CA

12 AM PST

Clear

69°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightClear57° / 87°N 8 mph
Tuesday NightClear58° / 85°ENE 2 to 7 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Clear59° / 88°ESE 1 to 10 mph
Thursday NightMostly Clear61° / 94°E 2 to 6 mph
Friday NightMostly Clear64° / 93°ESE 2 to 6 mph
Saturday NightMostly Clear61° / 81°SE 5 to 10 mph
Sunday NightSlight Chance Rain Showers53° / 69°S 9 to 16 mph
Today's Weather - Reno, NV

12 AM PST

Mostly Clear

49°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightMostly Clear39° / 68°N 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday NightMostly Clear43° / 78°S 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Clear46° / 81°W 5 to 10 mph
Thursday NightMostly Clear51° / 85°W 0 to 10 mph
Friday NightMostly Clear54° / 85°SW 5 to 10 mph
Saturday NightPartly Cloudy53° / 74°SW 5 to 15 mph
Sunday NightMostly Clear43° / 65°SW 10 to 20 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthChico, CAReno, NV
January55° / 37°45° / 24°
February61° / 40°50° / 27°
March66° / 43°57° / 31°
April72° / 46°63° / 35°
May81° / 53°72° / 43°
June89° / 59°82° / 50°
July94° / 62°91° / 56°
August93° / 60°89° / 54°
September89° / 56°81° / 47°
October79° / 49°68° / 38°
November64° / 42°54° / 30°
December55° / 37°45° / 24°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Chico / Reno
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 08 / 2612 / 70 / 3
February0 / 03 / 2110 / 70 / 3
March0 / 01 / 179 / 60 / 2
April1 / 00 / 106 / 40 / 1
May6 / 10 / 34 / 40 / 0
June14 / 50 / 02 / 30 / 0
July24 / 180 / 00 / 20 / 0
August22 / 140 / 00 / 20 / 0
September14 / 40 / 11 / 20 / 0
October3 / 00 / 73 / 40 / 0
November0 / 02 / 198 / 50 / 1
December0 / 08 / 2610 / 70 / 3
July is the hottest month for Chico with an average high temperature of 94.4°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in California. In Chico, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Chico are October, May and April.

July is the hottest month for Reno with an average high temperature of 90.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Nevada. In Reno, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Reno are September, June and May.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Chico with an average of 36.8°. This is colder than most places in California.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Reno with an average of 23.6°. This is warmer than most places in Nevada.

In Chico, there are 82.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in California.

In Reno, there are 41.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Nevada.

In Chico, there are 21.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.

In Reno, there are 130.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Nevada.

In Chico, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

In Reno, there are 0.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Nevada.

January is the wettest month in Chico with 5.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 53% of yearly precipitation and 2% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 27.8 inches in Chico means that it is wetter than most places in California.


December is the wettest month in Reno with 1.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 42% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 8.9 inches in Reno means that it is about average compared to other places in Nevada.

January is the rainiest month in Chico with 11.9 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.1 rainy days. There are 65.0 rainy days annually in Chico, which is rainier than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 48% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 3% chance of a rainy day.

February is the rainiest month in Reno with 6.9 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 1.8 rainy days. There are 51.2 rainy days annually in Reno, which is rainier than most places in Nevada. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 39% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 0.1 inches in Chico means that it is snowier than most places in California.

An annual snowfall of 21.9 inches in Reno means that it is snowier than most places in Nevada.
December is the snowiest month in Chico with 0.1 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Reno with 6.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Chico    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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