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Reno, NV Weather on April 20
April 20th in Reno, NV typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 64°F and lows near 37°F — a 27°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest April 20th was in 2009 (65°F average), while the coldest was 2008 (35°F) — a 30°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 11% of recorded April 20th dates, with snow falling 2% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3"). The last decade has been 4.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on April 20
Planning for April 20th in Reno, NV? Great weather for outdoor activities.
April 20 Weather Records for Reno
- •The all-time record high for April 20th in Reno, NV is 83°F, set in 2012.
- •The coldest April 20th on record dropped to 21°F in 1972.
- •A freeze (32°F or below) has occurred on April 20th in 18 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), April 20th was 6°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest April 20 ever in Reno?
The warmest April 20 in Reno, NV reached 83°F in 2012. That is 19°F above the long-term average high of 64°F.
What was the coldest April 20 ever in Reno?
The coldest April 20 in Reno, NV dropped to 21°F in 1972. That is 16°F below the long-term average low of 37°F.
What is the average temperature on April 20 in Reno?
On April 20, Reno averages a high of 64°F and a low of 37°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from RENO WFO.
How many years of weather data are available for April 20 in Reno?
We have 55 years of weather records for April 20 in Reno, NV, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
April 20 Weather History in Reno
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 76°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 65°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 63°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 73°F | 47°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2020 | 63°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 62°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 67°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 55°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 77°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 77°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 72°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 68°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 83°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 60°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 56°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 83°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 46°F | 23°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 52°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 74°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 57°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 59°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 62°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 60°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 50°F | 32°F | 0.86" | 3" |
| 2000 | 66°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 67°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 74°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 68°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 49°F | 24°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 45°F | 33°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1994 | 82°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 75°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 76°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 55°F | 41°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 1990 | 59°F | 42°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1989 | 76°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 55°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 70°F | 27°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 77°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 51°F | 28°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 51°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 55°F | 43°F | 0.33" | -- |
| 1982 | 55°F | 31°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 63°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 71°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 65°F | 25°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 49°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 73°F | 28°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 77°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 60°F | 31°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 61°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 49°F | 26°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 68°F | 21°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 58°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: RENO WFO
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Reno, NV, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.