Climate of Las Vegas

Las Vegas' climate is a subtropical desert climate (Koppen climate classification BWh), typical of the Mojave Desert in which it lies. The city enjoys abundant sunshine year-round: it has an average of about 300 sunny days per year with more than 3,800 hours of sunshine.
The summer months of June through September are very hot and mostly dry, with average daytime highs of 94 to 104 °F (34 to 40 °C) and night-time lows of 69–78 °F (21–26 °C). There are an average of 133 days per year above 90 °F (32 °C), and 72 days above 100 °F (38 °C), with most of the days in July and August exceeding that benchmark. Humidity is very low, often under 10%.
Las Vegas' winters are of short duration and the season is generally mild, with daytime highs near 60 °F (16 °C) and nighttime lows around 40 °F (4 °C). The mountains surrounding Las Vegas accumulate snow during the winter but snow is rare in the Las Vegas Valley itself. Temperatures can sometimes drop to freezing 32 °F (0 °C) but winter nighttime temperatures will rarely dip below 30 °F (−1 °C).
Annual precipitation in Las Vegas is roughly 4.5 in (110 mm), which on average occurs on 29 days per year. Most of the precipitation falls in the winter, but the driest month (June) has only 2.9 fewer average days of precipitation than the wettest month (March).

Las Vegas averages over 300 days of sun per year. That's a great year for golf and other outdoor activities. The drier climate has also been noted for its health benefits.


This page includes the current Las Vegas weather, a satellite view of Las Vegas weather patterns, Las Vegas weather and climate averages (including rainfall, snow, and temperatures), and a description of Las Vegas weather and how it affects the residents in the valley.


CURRENT LAS VEGAS WEATHER


Las Vegas weather is typically warmer and dryer than many other parts of the country. Today's Las Vegas weather:


Las Vegas weather is known for the hot summers and the moderate winters. People who love the warmth and light enjoy the climate here. Residents relocate from many northern states to take advantage of warm seasonal temperatures. Some people (sometimes known as "snowbirds") own multiple properties and live in the north during the summer and live in Las Vegas during the winter. Las Vegas living is enhanced by predictable, consistent weather patterns. Usually, the weather comes from the west coast. It will bring occasional clouds and moisture from the south or north but usually residents can count on dry air for weekend adventures.


SOUTHWEST U.S. SATELLITE MAP


Las Vegas weather patterns are affected heavily by the Pacific ocean activity. Moisture and wind comes from the western coast including parts of Mexico. Today's Las Vegas satellite view:


The dry climate invites people relocating to escape extreme weather elsewhere. Some, battered by snow in the north, hurricanes in the south and east or tornados in the south, come to escape to a normally very calm climate. Only a rare storm system turns into a monsoon to bring much needed rain and fabulous lightning storms. But, for the most part, Las Vegas is very manageable.



All about Las Vegas:


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Transportation in Las Vegas
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