Sparks, Nevada NV Hotels/Motels/Lodging

This is the current conditions weather report for Sparks. The report was made 62 minutes ago, at 08:55 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 15 miles per hour / 24.1 kilometers per hour from the north northwest (340°). The temperature was 61°F / 16°C, with a dew-point at 61°F / 16°C. The temperature felt like 59°F / 15°C. The atmospheric pressure was 30.12 inHg / 1021 hPa. The relative humidity was 22%. The skies were clear.

Sparks is a city in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The population was 66,346 at the 2000 census. Estimates in 2006 place the population at around 90,000 due to rapid growth in areas such as Spanish Springs, Wingfield Springs, and D'Andrea. Although Sparks was originally distinct from Reno, they have both grown toward each other to such a degree that today the border between them is purely political. They are often referred to as a twin city (i.e. "Reno-Sparks").

The City of Sparks is located in the Truckee Meadows of Northern Nevada. Sparks is in a high desert climate at an elevation of nearly 4,500 feet with four full seasons and sunshine almost 80% of the year. This makes Sparks perfect for outdoor special events like Hot August Nights, the Best in the West Rib cook-off and even a Christmas Parade in December. We share our beautiful valley with our neighbor to the west, Reno. We are Nevada’s fifth largest city, with a strong downtown business core, established and new developing residential neighborhoods. In June 2006, Sparks Receives White House Recognition as First "Preserve America" Community in Nevada.

Sparks is located at 39.554543, -119.735643. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 62.1 km² (24.0 mi²). 62.0 km² (23.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.25%) is water. Stormwater surface runoff from the city drains to the Truckee River, a sensitive hydrological element because it empties into Pyramid Lake, which has no outlet and is the habitat of two endangered species.

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