Reno, NV

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Today’s Forecast:

🌤
50°F
High: 55° | Low: 35°
Current Temperature
Station: E6216
Observed at: 9:56 pm CDT on 10/11/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 43%
Tonight:A chance of rain showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Columbus Day:A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night:A chance of rain showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Use Caution
  46 /100

Use Caution for hiking. High near 54°F. Risk of rain later today (38%).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Ideal conditions for hiking. Comfortable temperature (high near 61°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

🚲 Biking

Use Caution
  43 /100

Use Caution for biking. High near 54°F. Risk of rain later today (38%).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Ideal conditions for biking. Comfortable temperature (high near 61°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

⛳ Golf

Use Caution
  41 /100

Use Caution for golf. High near 54°F. Risk of rain later today (38%).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 89/100
Ideal conditions for golf. Comfortable temperature (high near 61°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Use Caution
  41 /100

Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 54°F. Risk of rain later today (38%).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 93/100
Ideal conditions for outdoor events / activities. Comfortable temperature (high near 61°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

About Reno

Reno brings weather-sensitive recreation together through riverfront events, urban trails, regional bike routes, golf, and access to nearby mountains and lakes.

Planning an Outing at Reno

Use the coolest or calmest part of the day for the main objective and keep a shorter alternative ready.

Weather Tips for Reno, NV

  • Avoid long exposed activity during the hottest part of the day and carry more water than expected.
  • Check excessive-heat, wind, dust, smoke, lightning, and flash-flood forecasts before leaving.
  • Remote roads may require high clearance, fuel planning, navigation, and an alternate route after storms.
  • Hot pavement, rock, and sand retain heat after sunset; shade and evening timing matter as much as the daily high.

Nearby Towns and Areas

Use this forecast as practical context for outdoor plans near:

  • Sparks
  • Truckee Meadows
  • Peavine Mountain
  • Virginia Range
  • Washoe Valley
  • Verdi

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Choose the version of the day that fits current heat, wind, visibility, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Reno

🌤
50°F
High: 55° | Low: 35°
Current Temperature
Station: E6216
Observed at: 9:56 pm CDT on 10/11/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 43%
Mon 🌧
54° 29°
38%
Tue ☀
61° 33°
0%
Wed ☀
68° 38°
0%
Thu ☀
70° 39°
0%
Fri ☀
72° 41°
0%
Sat ☀
76° 42°
0%
Sun ☀
76° --°
0%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

54° Mon 61° Tue 68° Wed 70° Thu 72° Fri 76° Sat 76° Sun

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

29° Mon 33° Tue 38° Wed 39° Thu 41° Fri 42° Sat 50° Sun

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 86 Mon 100 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu 100 Fri 90 Sat 90 Sun
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: October 11, 2026 10:27 pm CDT

Reno Weather by Season

Winter

Winter usually supports daytime activity, though cold fronts, freezing nights, wind, and short daylight still affect exposed plans.

Spring

Spring brings comfortable mornings, stronger wind, dust, wildflowers in favorable years, and occasional wash flooding.

Summer

Summer heat dominates planning at Reno. Use very early or evening windows, monitor monsoon storms, and avoid committing to long exposed routes.

Fall

Fall gradually restores comfortable hiking and camping weather, while smoke, dry fuels, wind, and sudden cold fronts remain possible.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: about 48–58°F across Nevada’s high-desert basins and valleys.
  • Annual snowfall: generally light to moderate in valleys, with much more in nearby ranges.
  • Warmest months: July is usually warmest, with elevation strongly moderating daytime heat.
  • Coolest months: December and January are generally coolest.
  • Wettest season: Winter is often wettest in western and northern Nevada, while southern and eastern areas may also receive summer monsoon moisture.
  • Driest season: Late spring into early summer is commonly driest before monsoon influence develops.
  • Best outdoor window: Spring and fall for exposed desert activity.