Reno, NV weather in November
In November, Reno sees highs around 57°F and lows around 31°F: cool and mostly dry. Expect about 4 wet days. Snowfall averages about 1.9 in.
- Normal high
- 57°F
- Normal low
- 31°F
- Wet days
- 4
- 0.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.9 in
- normal snowfall
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 63°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 12% | 17% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:27 am / 4:57 pm | 6:59 am / 4:36 pm |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 9.6 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 November day
- 6 am33°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 am40°Fdew point 26°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 26°F
- 3 pm54°Fdew point 25°F
- 6 pm47°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 pm42°Fdew point 26°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Reno Tahoe Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 38% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 45%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F6 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 snow4 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below19 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 0.6 in; a dry November brings about 0.2 in and a wet one about 0.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 1.9 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201995: average high 64°F
- Coolest November1994: average high 45°F
- Wettest November2015: 2.1 in
- Driest November1999: 0.01 in
- Highest reading77°F (November 4, 2018)
- Lowest reading3°F (November 19, 1994)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
November compared with October and December
| October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 70°F | 57°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 31°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 18 | 6 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 10.0 h | 9.4 h |
Highs change by -13°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Chico, CA109 mi · high 65°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Incline Village, NV21 mi · high 48°F · 7 wet days
How Reno ranks in November
- Normal high207th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Nevada
- Wet days62nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days192nd most of 341
What to pack for Reno in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 31°F, highs near 57°F
- Layers – afternoons near 57°F but nights near 31°F
- A hat and gloves – about 19 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 634 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Reno in November?
The normal high is 57°F and the normal low is 31°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 3°F (November 19, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Reno in November?
About 4 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.6 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (2.1 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.01 in).
Does it snow in Reno in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 1.9 in.
Is November a good time to visit Reno?
November ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Reno (53 out of 100). It has about 6 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.