Reno, NV weather in February
Expect chilly weather with some rain and some snow in Reno in February, with highs near 52°F and lows near 29°F. Rain or snow falls on about 7 days. Snowfall averages about 7.0 in.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 29°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 1.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 7.0 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 23% | 23% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:06 am / 5:18 pm | 6:33 am / 5:50 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 11.3 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 February day
- 6 am31°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 am36°Fdew point 24°F
- Noon46°Fdew point 24°F
- 3 pm50°Fdew point 23°F
- 6 pm45°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 pm40°Fdew point 24°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Reno Tahoe Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 31% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 56%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below22 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.0 in; a dry February brings about 0.2 in and a wet one about 1.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 7.0 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201995: average high 62°F
- Coolest February1993: average high 43°F
- Wettest February2019: 3.8 in
- Driest February2013: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading73°F (February 1, 2020)
- Lowest reading10°F (February 11, 2019)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 52°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 29°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 10.7 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +7°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Chico, CA109 mi · high 62°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Incline Village, NV21 mi · high 41°F · 10 wet days
How Reno ranks in February
- Normal high192nd warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Nevada
- Wet days109th driest of 378
- Comfortable days196th most of 340
What to pack for Reno in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 29°F, highs near 52°F
- Waterproof boots – about 7.0 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 22 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 685 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Reno in February?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 29°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 10°F (most recently on February 11, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Reno in February?
About 7 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.0 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (3.8 in); the driest was in 2013, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Reno in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 7.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is February a good time to visit Reno?
February ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Reno (48 out of 100). It has about 2 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.