Moving in September in Reno and Sparks

September is where the heat finally breaks. Days at 90 F or above fall from 21.8 in August to 7.5, and the mornings cool to a 50.3 F average low. The summer rush ends with the school year underway, so it is easier to find a weekday or a weekend that fits.

Comfortable moving weather

An 83.8 F high is warm but workable, and a 50.3 F low means mornings need a jacket. The month has almost no rain, with 0.21 inches on about 2 days. For hauling furniture up stairs, the weather in September is easier on everyone than July.

Freezing mornings have not started yet. The airport's normals show zero days at or below freezing in September, so ice is not a concern.

Light is back to twelve and a half hours

On September 15 the sun rises at the warehouse at about 6:39 am and sets at about 7:10 pm. The 12.5 hours of daylight are close to an even day and night, so a full-day move fits easily in daylight.

Plan the unloading end of a trip first if you are driving late, since evenings begin to cool by 7 pm.

Labor Day weekend and traffic

Labor Day weekend brings heavy travel on Interstate 80 and US 395, and a moving truck is easiest to schedule outside that weekend. Ask your estimator about the days before or after.

For long-distance moves through the Sierra, check Nevada 511 and the Caltrans pages on the morning of travel; early fall storms can bring chain controls on the passes.

Why September suits a lot of households

• Calendars open up after Labor Day, so you can often choose your day.
• Families with children settle once the school year has started; see moving with kids.
• Homeowners selling after the summer market can use storage; see storage while you sell your home.
• Employers relocate staff in the fall; see moving for a new job.
• A free in-home estimate brings 10 free heavy-duty boxes.