Reno averages 60 days a year above 90°F, with January the wettest month at 1.27 in of normal rain. The hottest day on record was 108°F on Jul 11, 2002; the coldest, −1°F on Dec 8, 2009. The single biggest 24-hour rain event recorded was 1.95 in on Oct 24, 2021.
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Reno
Year-round temperature
In Reno, the warmest months are June through September, with average daily highs between 82°F and 93°F. The coldest stretch runs December through February, with highs between 45°F and 50°F and overnight lows reaching 27°F.
Rainfall through the year
Rainfall in Reno averages 0.7 in per month over the long run. January is the wettest at 1.3 in, while August is the driest at 0.2 in.
Days at 90 °F or hotter
Reno averages 60.0 days per year at 90 °F or hotter. The hottest year on record saw 74 such days (2021); the coolest just 38 (1997).
Precipitation this year
As of May 28, Reno has received 2.1 in of precipitation this year — 50% below the long-term normal for this point in the year (4.2 in).