Reno, NV weather in August
In August, Reno sees highs around 92°F and lows around 58°F: hot and dry. There are about 2 days with rain. It is one of the warmest months in Reno. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 92°F
- Normal low
- 58°F
- Wet days
- 2
- 0.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 95°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 61°F | 55°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 7% | 5% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:58 am / 8:12 pm | 6:26 am / 7:32 pm |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 13.1 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 August day
- 6 am59°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 am74°Fdew point 39°F
- Noon86°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm89°Fdew point 34°F
- 6 pm84°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm75°Fdew point 38°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Reno Tahoe Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 67% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 15%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more22 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow2 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 0.2 in; a dry August brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202012: average high 96°F
- Coolest August1999: average high 86°F
- Wettest August2014: 1.1 in
- Driest August1993: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading104°F (August 9, 2018)
- Lowest reading39°F (August 28, 1991)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
August compared with July and September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 94°F | 92°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 60°F | 58°F | 50°F |
| Wet days | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Daylight | 14.6 h | 13.7 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -2°F from July and -8°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Incline Village, NV21 mi · high 77°F · 2 wet days
How Reno ranks in August
- Normal high91st warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Nevada
- Wet days58th driest of 378
- Comfortable days191st most of 341
What to pack for Reno in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 92°F
- Layers – afternoons near 92°F but nights near 58°F
Heating and cooling
August has 3 heating degree days and 316 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Reno in August?
The normal high is 92°F and the normal low is 58°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 104°F (most recently on August 9, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Reno in August?
About 2 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.2 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2014 (1.1 in); the driest was in 1993, with no measurable precipitation.
Is August a good time to visit Reno?
August ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Reno (44 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 22 days at 90°F or hotter. 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.