Weather in Reno in May
In an average May, Reno sees a daily high around 68°F and a low around 42°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 68°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 55°F to 79°F |
| Average low | 42°F |
| Typical low range | 33°F to 49°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
92°F
2025-05-31
Lowest
39°F
2022-05-09
Low
Highest
61°F
1987-05-06
Lowest
19°F
2022-05-11
Feels-like
Highest
90°F
1986-05-29
Lowest
9°F
2022-05-11
Humidity
Highest
10.5 g/m³
2000-05-24
Lowest
1.3 g/m³
2013-05-01
Wind
Highest
20 mph
1993-05-03
Lowest
4 mph
1995-05-29
Gust
Highest
64 mph
1993-05-03
Lowest
12 mph
1980-05-02
Precip
Wettest
3.45 in
2015
Driest
0.12 in
2001
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