Zip 89506 (Reno, NV) Climate

The climate in 89506 Reno, NV is characterized by warm, dry summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit and the humidity is relatively low. In the winter, temperatures typically dip below freezing at night and snowfall is possible. Despite this, the overall climate remains mild due to its proximity to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The area also receives ample sunlight throughout all four seasons, creating a beautiful backdrop for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, skiing, and snowboarding.

Reno (zip 89506), Nevada gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Reno (zip 89506) averages 26 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 89506). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Reno (zip 89506) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 54 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 26 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 89506 zip code is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Nevada.

8.9 Summer - 5.6 Winter

September, June and August are the most pleasant months in the 89506 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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 the 89506 zip code with an average high temperature of 88.3°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Nevada. In the 89506 zip code, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 89506 zip code are September, June and May.

In the 89506 zip code, there are 27.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Nevada.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 89506 zip code with an average of 21.8°. This is about average compared to other places in Nevada.

In the 89506 zip code, there are 149.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Nevada.

In the 89506 zip code, there are 1.7 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 the 89506 zip code, 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 the 89506 zip code with 1.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 43% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 10.9 inches in the 89506 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Nevada.

February is the rainiest month in the 89506 zip code with 7.1 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 1.7 rainy days. There are 53.5 rainy days annually in the 89506 zip code, 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 25.6 inches in the 89506 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Nevada. December is the snowiest month in the 89506 zip code with 7.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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