Fernley (NV) Temperature by Month
Fernley in Nevada, United States of America sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 7°C (45°F) in December and 35°C (95°F) in July, averaging 20°C (68°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Fernley Monthly Temperatures
In Fernley, temperatures can shift dramatically between very hot in summer and cold in winter. Nights follow the same pattern, with lows ranging from 16°C (61°F) in July to -6°C (21°F) in December.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Fernley by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. July, the warmest month of the year, receives 424 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Fernley vs the United States of America
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Fernley vs World: Temperature Compared
Fernley's average annual maximum temperature is 20°C (68°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually — known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Fernley?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Fernley, December is the coolest month, with average highs of 7°C (45°F) and humidity around 62% — considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 35°C (95°F) with 36% humidity — conditions that feel low. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Fernley's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Fernley climate page.
