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Reno, NV Weather on August 12
August 12th in Reno, NV typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 92°F and lows near 56°F — a 36°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 12th was in 2025 (87°F average), while the coldest was 1974 (64°F) — a 23°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 5% of August 12th dates historically. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
What to Expect on August 12
Planning for August 12th in Reno, NV? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
August 12 Weather Records for Reno
- •The all-time record high for August 12th in Reno, NV is 102°F, set in 2025.
- •The coldest August 12th on record dropped to 40°F in 1974.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 12th in 39 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), August 12th was 5°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 12 ever in Reno?
The warmest August 12 in Reno, NV reached 102°F in 2025. That is 10°F above the long-term average high of 92°F.
What was the coldest August 12 ever in Reno?
The coldest August 12 in Reno, NV dropped to 40°F in 1974. That is 16°F below the long-term average low of 56°F.
What is the average temperature on August 12 in Reno?
On August 12, Reno averages a high of 92°F and a low of 56°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from RENO WFO.
How many years of weather data are available for August 12 in Reno?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 12 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.
August 12 Weather History in Reno
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 102°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 90°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 92°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 93°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 99°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 87°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 89°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 98°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 92°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 95°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 91°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 85°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 91°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 100°F | 69°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2011 | 92°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 84°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 92°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 95°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 89°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 87°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 95°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 96°F | 68°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2003 | 92°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 100°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 97°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 94°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 86°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 102°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 90°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 90°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 90°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 94°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 83°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 97°F | 72°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1991 | 92°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 96°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 88°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 87°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 91°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 94°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 88°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 90°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 94°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 88°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 96°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 99°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 87°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 87°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 96°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 87°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 91°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 89°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 96°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 91°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 97°F | 52°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.