Reno, NV weather in October
Expect mild, dry weather in Reno in October, with highs near 70°F and lows near 40°F. Rain falls on about 3 days. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 70°F
- Normal low
- 40°F
- Wet days
- 3
- 0.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 77°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 35°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 9% | 11% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:55 am / 6:42 pm | 7:26 am / 5:59 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 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 October day
- 6 am41°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 am52°Fdew point 30°F
- Noon65°Fdew point 29°F
- 3 pm69°Fdew point 27°F
- 6 pm61°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 pm53°Fdew point 30°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Reno Tahoe Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 54% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 29%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F18 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow3 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below5 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 0.5 in; a dry October brings about 0.09 in and a wet one about 0.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202003: average high 76°F
- Coolest October1998: average high 64°F
- Wettest October2010: 2.6 in
- Driest October1995: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading93°F (October 1, 2010)
- Lowest reading18°F (October 21, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 70°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 50°F | 40°F | 31°F |
| Wet days | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 18 | 6 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.2 h | 10.0 h |
Highs change by -14°F from September and -13°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Chico, CA109 mi · high 80°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: Incline Village, NV21 mi · high 59°F · 4 wet days
How Reno ranks in October
- Normal high197th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Nevada
- Wet days54th driest of 378
- Comfortable days23rd most of 340
What to pack for Reno in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 40°F, highs near 70°F
- Layers – afternoons near 70°F but nights near 40°F
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 23; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 11. All frost dates for Reno.
Heating and cooling
October has 317 heating degree days and 8 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Reno in October?
The normal high is 70°F and the normal low is 40°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 93°F (October 1, 2010).
Does it rain a lot in Reno in October?
About 3 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.5 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (2.7 in); the driest was in 1995, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Reno in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.1 in.
Is October a good time to visit Reno?
October ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Reno (72 out of 100). It has about 18 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.