Temperature Trends in Las Vegas: A Record-Breaking Summer
Summer 2024: A Monumental Temperature Record
Once September rolled in, we officially embarked on meteorological fall. The statistics from the past three months have revealed a stunning fact: Summer 2024 was the hottest on record in Las Vegas, achieving new highs for average temperatures across the board.
Unprecedented Highs
- 120 degrees on July 7 at Harry Reid International Airport—an all-time record.
- Thirteen days in total set or tied for daily record highs this summer.
- 26 daily record warm lows documented over this scorching season.
Consecutive Heat Records
- Seven days in a row of temperatures at 115 degrees or higher (previously 4).
- Eleven consecutive days at 110 degrees or above (previously 10).
- Sixty-three days of low temperatures that were 80 degrees or higher (previously 33).
The trend indicates a harsh reality as climate change is making these warm spells significantly more likely. Brad, a meteorologist with KTNV-TV Channel 13 in Las Vegas, emphasizes the need to prepare for continued warmth. As September unfolds, temperatures are projected to remain above average.
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