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Weather in Carson City, Nevada

08:24 AM

Now

59° F

Feels Like 63°

Precipitation 0 %

Wind 4 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 2

Humidity 35 %

Today

Day 79°

Night 48°

Precipitation 0 %

Wind 12 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 8

Warning: High UV Index Today: 8

High risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Take precautions: wear a hat, sunglasses, and apply sunscreen regularly if you’ll be outdoors for extended periods.

Carson City Weather Forecast Updated

Last updated on September 01, 2026 at 6:57 AM

Weather Forecast History

Last Year's Weather on This Day (September 1, 2025)

Day

91°

Night

55°

Air Quality in Carson City

NOW

32 AQI

Good air quality Dominant pollutant: O₃

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5 7.53 µg/m³

PM₁₀ 14.82 µg/m³

O₃ 0.035 ppm

NO₂ 2.6 ppb

SO₂ 0.5 ppb

CO 0.12 ppm

NH₃ 1.29 µg/m³

NO 0.2 µg/m³

PM_2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm

PM₁₀ – Inhalable particles <10μm

O₃ – Ozone

NO₂ – Nitrogen dioxide

SO₂ – Sulfur dioxide

CO – Carbon monoxide

NH₃ – Ammonia

NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)

PM_2.5 – 7.53 µg/m³

PM₁₀ – 14.82 µg/m³

O₃ – 68.61 µg/m³

NO₂ – 4.8 µg/m³

SO₂ – 1.23 µg/m³

CO – 141.93 µg/m³

NH₃ – 1.29 µg/m³

NO – 0.2 µg/m³

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Weather Alerts and Warnings for Carson City

Severe Future Possible

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued August 30 at 9:19AM PDT until September 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Sep 1, 11:00 AM → Sep 1, 11:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley
California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire
Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City,
Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far
Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern
Washoe County.

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph.

* Humidity...As low as 10 to 15 percent.

* Duration...3 to 6 hours.

* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can
cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first
responders can contain them.

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Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips.

Updated: Aug 31, 11:31 AM Source: NWS Alert

Severe Expected Likely

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued September 1 at 12:43AM PDT until September 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Sep 1, 11:00 AM → Sep 1, 11:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NE CALIFORNIA AND NW
NEVADA...

* CHANGES...None.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front
including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe,
Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties.

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph.
Ridgetop gusts up to 50 mph. Winds shift to westerly in the
late afternoon and evening.

* Humidity...RH reductions to 10 to 15 percent in the
afternoon. Nighttime recoveries of 40 to 70 percent Wednesday
morning.

* Duration...3 to 6 hours.

* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can
cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first
responders can contain them.

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Updated: Sep 1, 6:57 AM Source: NWS Alert

Moderate Expected Likely

Lake Wind Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory issued August 31 at 1:21PM PDT until September 1 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Sep 1, 11:00 AM → Sep 1, 8:00 PM

WHAT: Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Wave
heights up to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake.

WHERE: Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern
Sierra Counties, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Western
Nevada Basin and Range including: Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake, Eagle
Lake, Honey Lake, Lake Davis, Frenchman Lake, Stampede Reservoir,
Donner Lake, Prosser and Boca Reservoirs, Washoe Lake, and Topaz
Lake.

WHEN: From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Tuesday.

IMPACTS: Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.

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Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

Updated: Sep 1, 6:57 AM Source: NWS Alert

Weather in Carson City, Nevada

Warning: High UV Index Today: 8

Carson City Weather Forecast Updated

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Air Quality in Carson City

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Weather Alerts and Warnings for Carson City

Fire Weather Watch

Red Flag Warning

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