Sparks weather by month
Average highs run from 48°F in January to 94°F in July, and January nights average 26°F. It gets 7 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 21 inches of snow. Expect about 65 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 122 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to June and September.
Best time to visit Sparks
For comfortable weather, go in May to June and September. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F | 26°F | 1.3 in | 5.2 in | 3 | 0 | 26 | cold |
| February | 52°F | 29°F | 1.0 in | 5.2 in | 3 | 0 | 22 | cool |
| March | 59°F | 34°F | 0.8 in | 2.9 in | 2 | 0 | 15 | cool |
| April | 65°F | 39°F | 0.4 in | 0.4 in | 2 | 0 | 7 | mild days, chilly nights |
| May | 74°F | 47°F | 0.6 in | 0.1 in | 2 | 2 | 1 | mild |
| June | 85°F | 54°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 10 | 0 | warm |
| July | 94°F | 60°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 24 | 0 | hot |
| August | 92°F | 58°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 22 | 0 | hot |
| September | 84°F | 50°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 8 | 0 | warm |
| October | 70°F | 40°F | 0.5 in | 0.1 in | 1 | 0 | 5 | mild days, chilly nights |
| November | 57°F | 31°F | 0.6 in | 1.8 in | 2 | 0 | 19 | cool |
| December | 47°F | 26°F | 1.1 in | 5.2 in | 2 | 0 | 27 | cold |
| Year | 69°F avg | 41°F avg | 7.4 in | 20.9 in | 20 | 65 | 122 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport, NV (USW00023185), 5.4 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Sparks
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 22m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 58m. The earliest sunset comes around December 2 (4:34 pm) and the latest around June 25 (8:30 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 94 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 am | 4:59 pm | 9h 41m |
| February | 6:51 am | 5:35 pm | 10h 44m |
| March | 7:10 am | 7:05 pm | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:21 am | 7:36 pm | 13h 15m |
| May | 5:44 am | 8:06 pm | 14h 21m |
| June | 5:31 am | 8:27 pm | 14h 57m |
| July | 5:44 am | 8:25 pm | 14h 41m |
| August | 6:11 am | 7:54 pm | 13h 42m |
| September | 6:40 am | 7:06 pm | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:09 am | 6:19 pm | 11h 10m |
| November | 6:43 am | 4:43 pm | 10h 00m |
| December | 7:12 am | 4:35 pm | 9h 23m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Sparks with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Pacific Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Sparks getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.2°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Sparks.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Sparks?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 94°F and an average low of 60°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Sparks?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 26°F and highs of 47°F.
What is the rainiest month in Sparks?
January gets the most precipitation, 1.3 inches on average. July is the driest at 0.2 inches.
Does it snow in Sparks?
Yes. Sparks averages 21 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Sparks?
For comfortable weather, May to June and September. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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