Average Monthly Sunshine in Reno (NV)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Reno receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Reno. Expect long, bright days with 424 hours in July and darker periods with just 187 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 0 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Reno, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 14.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 6.2 hours.

Reno’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Reno enjoys an average of 0 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

December, Reno’s wettest month, receives 8.1 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Reno Precipitation page.