SeasonMapReno weather in February
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February in Reno: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Reno · #1099 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 59/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Reno climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 6°C / 43°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Rainfall | 60 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -5°C / 22°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 34.6 cm / 13.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Reno in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietone of its worst months for weather(estimated)
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Best months for Reno's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherReno's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Reno in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Tahoe ski season
20 Nov – 15 Apr · usuallyReno is the cheap bed for the north Tahoe resorts, forty-five minutes up the hill at Mount Rose and an hour to the lake. Big Sierra storms close the passes and the I-80 chain controls for days at a time. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 35 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Reno — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Reno?
Reno in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Reno?
- February in Reno: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Reno on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
- What is the weather like in Reno in February?
- In February, Reno averages a daily high of 6.3°C and a low of -2.1°C, with about 60.1 mm of rain over roughly 7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Reno in February?
- Reno has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in February.
- Does it snow in Reno in February?
- Reno sees roughly 34.6 cm of snowfall in February.
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Similar destinations in North America — February
Within 300 km: Sacramento's Almond blossom around 10 Feb – 10 Mar, and Yosemite National Park's Horsetail Fall at sunset around 8–27 Feb.