Sparks, Nevada has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 2.7 °C (low) to 19.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 210.1 Millimeters. 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 | -4.9 °C | 8.1 °C | 36.58 mm |
| February | -3.6 °C | 10.4 °C | 30.23 mm |
| March | -1 °C | 14.1 °C | 20.57 mm |
| April | 1.4 °C | 17.3 °C | 14.73 mm |
| May | 5.4 °C | 22.2 °C | 14.99 mm |
| June | 9.2 °C | 27.9 °C | 12.95 mm |
| July | 12.8 °C | 33.1 °C | 6.1 mm |
| August | 11.8 °C | 32.4 °C | 8.13 mm |
| September | 7.7 °C | 28 °C | 5.33 mm |
| October | 2.2 °C | 21 °C | 10.92 mm |
| November | -2.8 °C | 13.3 °C | 20.07 mm |
| December | -5.4 °C | 7.7 °C | 29.46 mm |
| Annual | 2.7 °C | 19.6 °C | 210.06 mm |
| 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 : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |