Sparks, NV All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Sparks, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 107.9°F (42°C) | July 10, 2002 and July 11, 2002 and July 5, 2007 |
| Record Low | -16°F (-27°C) | December 9, 1972 and February 7, 1989 |
| Lowest High | 6°F (-14°C) | December 9, 1972 |
| Highest Low | 77°F (25°C) | July 23, 2006 and July 31, 2018 and July 17, 2023 |
| Highest Mean | 89°F (32°C) | July 2, 2013 |
| Lowest Mean | -5°F (-21°C) | December 9, 1972 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 2.26" (57.4 mm) | December 31, 2022 |
| Max in One Month | 5.57" (141.5 mm) | January 2017 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | September 1979 |
| Max in One Year | 13.76" (349.5 mm) | 2017 |
| Least in One Year | 2.73" (69.4 mm) | 2020 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 18.0" (45.7 cm) | February 16, 1990 |
| Max in One Month | 25.6" (65.0 cm) | December 1971 |
| Max in One Season | 50.3" (127.7 cm) | 1992-93 |
| Max in One Year | 63.8" (162.1 cm) | 1971 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | September 28, 2007 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | September 28, 2007 |
| Latest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | June 7, 1995 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | June 7, 1995 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at RENO AP (3 mi from Sparks, NV). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Sparks, NV?
The all-time record high in Sparks, NV is 107.9°F (42°C), set on July 10, 2002 and July 11, 2002 and July 5, 2007.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Sparks, NV?
The all-time record low in Sparks, NV is -16°F (-27°C), set on December 9, 1972 and February 7, 1989.
What is the most rain Sparks, NV has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Sparks, NV is 2.26 inches, on December 31, 2022.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Sparks, NV?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Sparks, NV is 18.0 inches, on February 16, 1990.
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