Washoe Valley, NV Climate


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Washoe Valley, NV is known for its mild winters and hot summers. The temperature typically ranges from 30-90 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. The area receives an average of 11 to 20 inches of rain annually and experiences relatively low humidity levels in comparison to other regions in Nevada. Snow is rare but possible during winter months and the spring season brings moderate temperatures and periodic showers. Summertime in Washoe Valley can be quite hot, with temperatures reaching as high as 100 degrees Fahrenheit at times. However, due to its location along the Truckee River, Washoe Valley has a much cooler climate than many other parts of Nevada.

Washoe Valley, Nevada gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Washoe Valley averages 20 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 251 sunny days per year in Washoe Valley. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Washoe Valley gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 47 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 20 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.9 Summer - 5.7 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Washoe Valley, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWashoe Valley, NevadaUnited States
  9.6 in.38.1 in.
  20.2 in.27.8 in.
  47.2 days106.2 days
  251 days205 days
  89.6°85.8°
  22.8°21.7°
  7.57
  5.14.3
  5367 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Washoe Valley with an average high temperature of 89.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Nevada. In Washoe Valley, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Washoe Valley are September, June and May.
In Washoe Valley, there are 35.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Nevada.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Washoe Valley with an average of 22.8°. This is warmer than most places in Nevada.
In Washoe Valley, there are 135.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Nevada.
In Washoe Valley, there are 1.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Nevada.
Humidity is very low in Washoe Valley, so low that the dry air may be uncomfortable for some people. There are few days during the year when the humidity is even noticable. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
December is the wettest month in Washoe Valley with 1.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 44% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.6 inches in Washoe Valley means that it is wetter than most places in Nevada.
February is the rainiest month in Washoe Valley with 6.4 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 1.5 rainy days. There are 47.2 rainy days annually in Washoe Valley, which is about average compared to other places in Nevada. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 40% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 20.2 inches in Washoe Valley means that it is about average compared to other places in Nevada. December is the snowiest month in Washoe Valley with 6.4 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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