Sparks, Nevada has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 36.9 °F (low) to 67.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 8.3 Inches. Sparks is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.2 °F | 46.6 °F | 1.44 in. |
| February | 25.5 °F | 50.8 °F | 1.19 in. |
| March | 30.2 °F | 57.4 °F | 0.81 in. |
| April | 34.5 °F | 63.1 °F | 0.58 in. |
| May | 41.8 °F | 71.9 °F | 0.59 in. |
| June | 48.6 °F | 82.2 °F | 0.51 in. |
| July | 55.1 °F | 91.5 °F | 0.24 in. |
| August | 53.2 °F | 90.4 °F | 0.32 in. |
| September | 45.9 °F | 82.4 °F | 0.21 in. |
| October | 36.0 °F | 69.8 °F | 0.43 in. |
| November | 26.9 °F | 56.0 °F | 0.79 in. |
| December | 22.3 °F | 45.9 °F | 1.16 in. |
| Annual | 36.9 °F | 67.3 °F | 8.27 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |