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Reno weather, reported by Jeter

The live pet-owner forecast for Reno, Nevada: walk verdicts, paw-safety context, and a very good weather anchor. Real forecast data, reported with more tail wags than your usual station.

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Verdicts use the same temperature bands as our vet-sourced guides to safe walking temperatures and cold-weather limits, including the humidity bump and the 7-second pavement test.

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10-day Reno forecast

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What Reno weather usually means for pets

Averages tell you what to plan a wardrobe around. Here is Reno's typical year with a dog-walk comfort rating for each month, using the same bands as the live verdict above.

MonthAvg highAvg lowTypical midday walk
January47.7°F / 9°C26.1°F / -3°CSafe — great walk weather
February52.1°F / 11°C29°F / -2°CSafe — great walk weather
March59.2°F / 15°C34°F / 1°CSafe — great walk weather
April64.7°F / 18°C38.5°F / 4°CSafe — great walk weather
May74.1°F / 23°C46.6°F / 8°CFine for most dogs
June84.6°F / 29°C53.8°F / 12°CRisky — early/late only
July93.9°F / 34°C60.4°F / 16°CDangerous — skip midday
August92.1°F / 33°C58.1°F / 15°CDangerous — skip midday
September83.8°F / 29°C50.3°F / 10°CRisky — early/late only
October70.4°F / 21°C39.7°F / 4°CFine for most dogs
November56.7°F / 14°C31°F / -1°CSafe — great walk weather
December46.7°F / 8°C25.7°F / -4°CSafe — great walk weather

Record high: 108°F / 42°C (July 10 and 11, 2002, July 5, 2007, and July 16, 2023) · Record low: -17°F / -27°C (January 21, 1916) · Average snowfall: 20.9″ a year, peaking in January

Climate data: NOAA/NWS 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals (Reno-Tahoe International Airport).

Reno weather facts every pet owner should know

  • Reno's high-desert air swings hard between day and night: July averages a 93.9F high but a 60.4F low, so a walk at 7 am can be 30 degrees kinder to paws than one at 4 pm.
  • July highs averaging 93.9F sit in the 90F+ danger zone, yet the dry air tempts owners to overdo it: dogs still overheat, so carry water on every summer outing.
  • Winters bring 20.9 inches of snow in an average year, spread thinly across the season, with December and January lows near 25.7F and 26.1F calling for coats on small dogs.
  • Reno has recorded everything from 108F (most recently July 16, 2023) down to -17F in 1916, so layered gear for both extremes earns a spot in the closet.
Reno, Nevada skyline with mountains in the background and high-desert sagebrush in the foreground
Reno, Nevada skyline with mountains in the background and high-desert sagebrush in the foreground. Photo: Trevor Bexon, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Reno pet weather questions

July and August average highs of 93.9F and 92.1F, both past the 90F danger line, so skip afternoon walks in midsummer. Mornings are the fix: July lows average 60.4F, cool enough for a long, safe outing before the desert sun takes over.
December and January lows average 25.7F and 26.1F, in the 20 to 32F caution band, so small and senior dogs need coats and everyone benefits from shorter loops. About 20.9 inches of snow falls in an average winter, enough to warrant paw checks after salted sidewalks.
Yes: with big daily swings (July averages span 60.4F to 93.9F) dogs lose more moisture panting in the dry air, so bring water even on short walks. The thin, dry air also means shade feels much cooler than sun, so shaded routes buy real safety on hot days.
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