Fernley, NV Metro Area has a semi-arid climate. Summers are hot and dry, with temperatures ranging from the mid-90s to low 100s. Winters are chilly, but offer very little snow or rainfall. The area also experiences frequent winds and dust storms during the summer months. The average yearly precipitation is just 8 inches, making it one of the driest areas in Nevada. Due to its desert location near the Sierra Nevada mountains, Fernley experiences wide swings in temperature between day and night throughout the year.
Fernley Metro Area, Nevada gets 8 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fernley Metro Area averages 16 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 Fernley Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fernley Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 41 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 16 inches of snow a year