Sparks, Nevada Weather
Sparks, Nevada — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Sparks, Washoe County.
Full aviation weather for Sparks is published on the Reno Tahoe International Airport (KRNO) page, 4 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Sparks have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Sparks: Reno-Stead Airport (KRTS) 18 km · Rose Quartz Ranch Airport (KN49) 32 km · Dayton Valley Airpark (KA34) 37 km · Carson Airport (KCXP) 38 km · Tiger Field (KN58) 44 km
Conditions reported at KRNO describe the airfield itself. Weather 4 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Sparks specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, Nevada, unfolds across a high desert plain, a land shaped by ancient geological forces and the persistent flow of the Truckee River. It lies 3.3 miles east of Reno, NV (from Reno, NV: bearing 84°T), and is situated 4.4 miles south-south-east of Sun Valley. This river, a ribbon of life in an arid landscape, has long been the artery for human endeavor, from the indigenous peoples who first found sustenance here to the railroad barons who saw opportunity in its course. The town itself, born of the railroad's westward expansion, grew into a hub of industry, with its economy historically tied to the trains that thundered through and the businesses that supported them. The air here often carries a dry, mineral scent, a testament to the surrounding mountains that catch the sun's fierce gaze. The cultural character of Sparks is one of resilient pragmatism, a spirit honed by the stark beauty and demanding conditions of the high desert. While no single university calls Sparks home, the proximity to larger institutions in Reno offers educational avenues, and the town itself fosters a strong sense of local pride. Its notable landmarks, like the historic Sparks Museum and the iconic Water Tower, speak to its railroad heritage and enduring community spirit. The rhythm of Sparks' daily life, though perhaps less boisterous than its larger neighbor, possesses a steady, dependable beat, much like the persistent murmur of the Truckee.
Live animated radar for Sparks and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada |
| Coordinates | 39.534911°N, 119.752689°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 89431, 89436, 89432, 89434, 89435 |
| Area Code | 775 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Sparks, Nevada Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Sparks, Nevada, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Sparks includes coordinates 39.534911°N, 119.752689°W, situated in Washoe County. ZIP code 89431, 89436, 89432, 89434, 89435. Telephone area code: 775. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
