LAS VEGAS CLIMATE

The Las Vegas Valley enjoys more than 320 days of sunshine every year making it one of the sunniest cities in the United States and also one of the driest with only a little of 4 inches of rainfall per year.  Humidity levels are usually less that 20%.  The weather is ideal for enjoying the many year round activities throughout the Las Vegas area. Being in the high desert elevation at a 2,174 foot elevation while offering the finest in quality of life amenities, the temperature range can be extreme.

The average year round temperature is 80 degrees. Low humidity along with ideal spring and fall temperatures make Las Vegas a great place to live.  Summer days will exceed 100 degrees, but remember that virtually everything is air conditioned.  Winter nights may occasionally drop below freezing but those times are rare.

Yes, Las Vegas is in a desert providing a climate ideal for active lifestyles, but remember that summer days can have temperatures exceeds 115 degrees.  During the summer, daytime temperatures often reach 100 degrees. From mid-May to mid-September, the heat is most intense providing the best times to swim, sun bathe, sail, water ski, or partake in one of the more popular indoor activities – shopping.  Sun tan lotion and a hat are a necessity along with plenty of water. The summer heat is also an ideal time to head for Mt. Charleston where the average temperature is 20-25 degrees cooler than Las Vegas.

The average daytime winter temperatures are generally fairly mild with temperatures usually in the 50’s & 60’s only occasionally going below freezing. While snowfall in the city is few and far between, the mountain areas receive enough snowfall in nearby Mt. Charleston to make the area a popular skiing location.

Though the winter weather is less dependable than the spring or fall, the winter months are generally pleasant and well suited to outdoor activities. You can enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities year round. For example, you can be on the water fishing on Lake Mead in the morning and a few hours later you can be snow skiing at Lee Canyon.

Listed below is the average daily high and low temperatures by month: 

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