Nightly temperatures are generally under 60 degrees. Afternoon temperatures in the winter are moderate. The average total precipitation for Reno is 7.44 inches which usually occurs as mixed rain and snow falling in winter and early spring. The average annual maximum temperature is 67 degrees. The average yearly snowfall is 25 inches, but will not usually remain on the ground long.
Humidity is considered low in the area.
By, the year 2015 it is estimated the MSA will have a population of 351,460. In 1996, the largest percentage of the population fell in the age range of 35-44. Nevada ranked first in the nation for employment growth, 1992-1997, according to American City Business Journals. The largest areas of employment by business sector fall into the services and trade industries. Reno was ranked first nationwide in manufacturing employment growth, according in industry week census in 1997.