Reno, Nevada Weather
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Reno weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 3Overcast——83°50°—
- ThursdayJun 4Clear——86°54°+3°
- FridayJun 5Overcast——88°59°+2°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast——78°54°-10°
- SundayJun 7Overcast——73°49°-5°
- MondayJun 8Overcast——76°52°+3°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast11%—73°54°-3°
Ozone at AQI 68 now. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). With UV 11 peaking around 1 PM under partly cloudy skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 70 by mid-afternoon.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 68 now. With UV 11 peaking around 1 PM under partly cloudy skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 70 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 68
- UV peak
- 10.9 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- partly cloudy
- Projected peak
- AQI 70
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5/PM10 ratio 0.59 with 15 mph wind — characteristic of long-range haze transport rather than a local source.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.59
- Wind
- breezy
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- transport
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 5:53 AM
- Moonset
- 3:05 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Coastal fog thickens at dawn
Reno at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 8°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 13 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 3, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Reno's warmest temperatures (~77°F mean) while December delivers the coldest (~36°F). Precipitation follows an opposite pattern, with January receiving the most rainfall (1.3 inches) and August the least (0.2 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 1.3″ | 3 |
| February | 40° | 1.0″ | 3 |
| March | 45° | 0.9″ | 2 |
| April | 50° | 0.5″ | 2 |
| May | 59° | 0.6″ | 2 |
| June | 68° | 0.5″ | 1 |
| July | 77° | 0.3″ | 1 |
| August | 75° | 0.2″ | 1 |
| September | 68° | 0.2″ | 1 |
| October | 55° | 0.6″ | 2 |
| November | 44° | 0.7″ | 2 |
| December | 36° | 1.2″ | 3 |
Regional context
Located within a hot-summer Mediterranean climate region, Reno shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: Sparks, NV, Carson City, NV, Fernley, NV, Sun Valley, NV, Spanish Springs, NV.
Naturalist notes
Mountain mahogany begins flowering in late May across the surrounding hills, releasing clouds of feathery seeds that catch the light.
Red-winged blackbirds return to establish territories in marsh areas during April, their distinctive calls echoing from cattail stands.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Reno?
- Mid-April typically marks Reno's last spring frost, while the first fall frost usually arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Reno?
- January brings the most precipitation with about 1.3 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 8 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Reno?
- July typically records the warmest temperatures, averaging about 77°F.
- What is the coldest month in Reno?
- December typically brings the coldest temperatures, averaging about 36°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Reno?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-April; warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Reno get?
- Reno experiences about 23 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Reno?
- Check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for Reno's current hardiness zone designation, which is determined by the lowest average winter temperature.
Climate
Reno, Nevada experiences a hot-summer Mediterranean climate. January temperatures hover near 37°F while July averages 77°F — a 40°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Reno receives about 8 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 23 rainy days.
Several factors determine the local weather patterns: latitude (39.5°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These elements influence what grows here, when frost occurs, and the daily weather conditions.