Reno, NV weather in April
In April, Reno sees highs around 65°F and lows around 39°F: cool and mostly dry. Rain or snow falls on about 5 days. Snowfall averages about 1.8 in. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 65°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 0.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.8 in
- normal snowfall
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 62°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 15% | 15% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:43 am / 7:22 pm | 6:01 am / 7:51 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 13.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am40°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 am51°Fdew point 26°F
- Noon60°Fdew point 23°F
- 3 pm62°Fdew point 23°F
- 6 pm58°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 pm51°Fdew point 27°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Reno Tahoe Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 32% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 50%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow5 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below7 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 0.4 in; a dry April brings about 0.2 in and a wet one about 0.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 1.8 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20201992: average high 71°F
- Coolest April2003: average high 57°F
- Wettest April2006: 1.9 in
- Driest April2004: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading90°F (April 22, 2012)
- Lowest reading17°F (April 5, 1997)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 59°F | 65°F | 74°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 39°F | 47°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 14 | 16 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.3 h | 14.4 h |
Highs change by +6°F from March and +9°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Chico, CA109 mi · high 73°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Incline Village, NV21 mi · high 50°F · 8 wet days
How Reno ranks in April
- Normal high218th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Nevada
- Wet days64th driest of 378
- Comfortable days113th most of 340
What to pack for Reno in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 39°F, highs near 65°F
- Layers – afternoons near 65°F but nights near 39°F
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 20; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 5. All frost dates for Reno.
Heating and cooling
April has 404 heating degree days and 2 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Reno in April?
The normal high is 65°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 17°F (April 5, 1997).
Does it rain a lot in Reno in April?
About 5 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.4 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (1.9 in); the driest was in 2004, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Reno in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 1.8 in.
Is April a good time to visit Reno?
April ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Reno (73 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Reno Tahoe Intl Airport (USW00023185), 3.9 mi SE of the city center, 4,410 ft (95 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Reno WFO (USC00266791), 2.8 mi NNE of the city center, 4,987 ft (482 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Sparks (USC00267697), 4.7 mi ENE of the city center, 4,357 ft (148 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Reno/Tahoe International Airport (724880-23185), 2.9 mi ESE of the city center, 4,405 ft (100 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.