Reno features a steppe climate, with low rainfall year-round and light snowfall in winter. Most of the city's rain falls in winter and spring, but summer thunderstorms are possible. Like most of northwestern Nevada, Reno is a windy city. In summer, between June and August, temperatures range widely, averaging between 52°F (11°C) and 92°F (33°C). In winter, between December and February, temperatures are more predictable, averaging between 25°F (-4°C) and 51°F (11°C).
