Reno, NV has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. The area typically receives less than 10 inches of precipitation annually, making it one of the driest parts of Nevada. Winters in Reno tend to be mild and rarely drop below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Summers, on the other hand, can be quite hot with temperatures reaching into the 90s or higher during June, July, and August. On average, temperatures reach their highest peak in mid-July when average highs hover around 93°F.
Reno (zip 89502), Nevada gets 8 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Reno (zip 89502) averages 19 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 Reno (zip 89502). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Reno (zip 89502) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 51 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24
Rain: averages 8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 19 inches of snow a year