Live · KRNO · reported 10 min ago
Barometric pressure in Reno, NV today
30.18inHg
1022.1 hPa (mb)
- 3-hour change
- −0.07 inHg · −2.4 hPa
- 24-hour range
- 30.18 – 30.32 inHg
- Station (absolute) pressure
- 25.59 inHg
- Barometer dial reads
- Change · slightly high
Reno at a glance
How elevation shapes the reading in Reno
Reno is about 4,505 ft (1,373 m) above sea level. That is high enough that the air pressure you actually stand in is well below the figure in the forecast: about 25.36 inHg (859 hPa) on a standard day, against 29.92 inHg at sea level.
The reading above is the altimeter setting from Reno/Tahoe Intl (KRNO), 5 km (3 mi) from the city center. It is the station’s measured pressure corrected to sea level, which is the number weather reports, apps and TV forecasts use, so you can compare Reno with any other city.
Reno elevation and what it means · Sea-level vs station pressure
| Elevation | 4,505 ft · 1,373 m |
|---|---|
| Weather station | Reno/Tahoe Intl (KRNO) |
| Station elevation | 4,409 ft · 1,344 m |
| Standard air pressure at this elevation | 25.36 inHg · 859 hPa |
| Air pressure vs sea level | 85% |
| Water boils at | 203.6 °F · 95.4 °C |
| Time zone | America/Los Angeles |
Reading the barometer
Is the pressure in Reno high or low?
Today’s reading is slightly high. Weather pressure is quoted at sea level, so the same scale works for Reno and everywhere else.
- Very low Stormy < 29.50
- Low Clouds, rain 29.50–29.80
- Normal Changeable 29.80–30.20
- High Fair 30.20–30.50
- Very high Dry, clear > 30.50
Frequently asked questions
What is the barometric pressure in Reno today?
The live reading at the top of this page is the latest sea-level pressure reported by Reno/Tahoe Intl (KRNO), 5 km (3 mi) from the city center. It updates about every 10 minutes; the graph shows the last 24 hours.
What is normal barometric pressure in Reno?
Weather reports for Reno use sea-level pressure, so “normal” is the same as anywhere: about 29.92 inHg (1013 hPa), with most days between 29.60 and 30.30 inHg (1002–1026 hPa). Readings above 30.20 inHg are high pressure; below 29.80 inHg is low pressure.
Why does a barometer in Reno read lower than the forecast?
Reno sits at about 4,505 ft (1,373 m). At that height the air above weighs less, so an uncorrected sensor reads around 25.36 inHg (859 hPa) on a standard day. Forecasts correct that to sea level. Set a home barometer to the sea-level value on this page, or use the station pressure line for an uncorrected comparison.
Is the pressure in Reno rising or falling?
See the trend badge under the reading: it compares the latest report with the one three hours earlier. Falling pressure usually means clouds, wind or rain on the way; rising pressure means clearing and more settled weather.