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Reno, NV Weather on May 27
May 27th in Reno, NV typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 76°F and lows near 46°F — a 30°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 27th was in 2020 (76°F average), while the coldest was 2006 (42°F) — a 34°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 15% of recorded May 27th dates, with snow falling 2% of the time. The last decade has been 1.4°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 27
Planning for May 27th in Reno, NV? Great weather for outdoor activities.
May 27 Weather Records for Reno
- •The all-time record high for May 27th in Reno, NV is 94°F, set in 2003.
- •The coldest May 27th on record dropped to 31°F in 1977.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 27th in 4 of the last 55 years.
- •A freeze (32°F or below) has occurred on May 27th in 2 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 27th was 24°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 27 ever in Reno?
The warmest May 27 in Reno, NV reached 94°F in 2003. That is 18°F above the long-term average high of 76°F.
What was the coldest May 27 ever in Reno?
The coldest May 27 in Reno, NV dropped to 31°F in 1977. That is 15°F below the long-term average low of 46°F.
What is the average temperature on May 27 in Reno?
On May 27, Reno averages a high of 76°F and a low of 46°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from RENO WFO.
How many years of weather data are available for May 27 in Reno?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 27 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.
May 27 Weather History in Reno
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 85°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 75°F | 48°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 2022 | 79°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 79°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 92°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 61°F | 40°F | 0.33" | -- |
| 2018 | 71°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 78°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 74°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 80°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 84°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 66°F | 44°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2012 | 67°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 59°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 58°F | 33°F | 0.58" | 0.1" |
| 2009 | 88°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 59°F | 42°F | 0.74" | -- |
| 2007 | 82°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 51°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 86°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 78°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 94°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 77°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 81°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 85°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 88°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 59°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 78°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 64°F | 46°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 1995 | 70°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 80°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 68°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 85°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 72°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 62°F | 48°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1989 | 75°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 78°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 66°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 91°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 73°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 82°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 91°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 73°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 77°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 67°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 83°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 78°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 70°F | 31°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 82°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 78°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 87°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 81°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 88°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 52°F | 42°F | 1.17" | -- |
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.