Reno (NV) Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Reno, Nevada, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Reno varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 424 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 187 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3642 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Reno. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 14.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 92% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 64%.

Reno enjoys an average of 3642 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.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

December, Reno’s wettest month, receives 8.1 mm (0.3 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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.