Washoe Valley, Nevada
Washoe Valley is a community of 3,315 people in Washoe County, Nevada.
Why visit Washoe Valley
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Galena Creek Bridge, Bowers Mansion, Old Winters Ranch/Winters Mansion and Davis Creek Regional Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; December lows average 26°F, and about 46 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Washoe Valley
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Washoe Valley
Washoe Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. It corresponds closely to the unincorporated community of New Washoe City. As of the 2020 census, Washoe Valley had a population of 3,074. It is part of the Reno–Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Washoe Valley, Nevada (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Galena Creek Bridge
Bridge · 4.0 mi
Road bridge in Washoe County, Nevada, United States
Museums and landmarks3
Bowers Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Building in Nevada, United States
Old Winters Ranch/Winters Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Place in Nevada listed on National Register of Historic Places
Twaddle-Pedroli Ranch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
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Davis Creek Regional Park
Park · 3.1 mi
Park in Nevada, United States
Restaurants and cafes2
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Map of Washoe Valley
14 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 27°F | 1.8 in | 13.0 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 29°F | 2.1 in | 8.7 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 33°F | 1.6 in | 9.3 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 36°F | 0.5 in | 2.3 in |
| May | 64°F | 44°F | 0.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 53°F | 0.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 42°F | 0.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 33°F | 1.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 1.9 in | 9.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Virginia City (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washoe County has had 50 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-10-02: Bull Fire (Fire)
- 2026-09-01: Hawk Fire (Fire)
- 2026-08-22: Hawk Fire (Fire)
- 2026-08-11: Fred Mountain Fire (Fire)
- 2026-08-11: Stallion Fire (Fire)
- 2026-08-08: Bug Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Carson Airport (CSN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Incline Village 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Carson 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Dayton 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Kings Beach 13 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Indian Hills 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Tahoe Vista 15 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Johnson Lane 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Mogul 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Reno 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Sparks 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Washoe Valley from Geiger Grade, 22 May, 2011, TheConduqtor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bowers Mansion FSA, Arthur Rothstein, Public domain
- Winters Ranch, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old ranch at Wilson Commons Park, Rick Cooper, CC BY 2.0
- Davis Creek Park - panoramio (11), Patrick Nouhailler's…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Galena Creek Bridge in June 2012, T71024, CC BY-SA 3.0
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