Climate Insights for Las Vegas
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Climate Overview
The climate in Las Vegas is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 310 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 37 mm of rainfall. Las Vegas is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between April and September.The climate in Las Vegas is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 12.2 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 1.5 in of rainfall. Las Vegas is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 28°F. Light snow can occur between April and September.
Temperature
Temperatures in Las Vegas vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Las Vegas vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 57°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 34°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Las Vegas is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 310 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 37 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 17 mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between April and September, totalling around 34cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.Las Vegas is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 1.5 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.7 in. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between April and September, totalling around 13in annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.
Wind
Las Vegas is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 20km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 26km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.Las Vegas is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 17mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12mph in winter, 15mph in spring, 16mph in summer, 13mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Las Vegas based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Las Vegas based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.