Climate
December 18, 2007
The Las Vegas Valley lies in the (relatively) high altitude Mojave Desert. It can result in drastic changes of temperature between seasons, even day and night.
Daily summer temperatures from June through August typically exceed 100 °F . While low ambient humidity tempers the effect of these temperatures, dehydration, heat exhaustion, and sun stroke can occur after even a limited time outdoors in the summer.
Winter temperatures are very mild with lows of around 30 °F (-1 °C). Snow accumulation at the valley floor is rare but the surrounding mountains receive as much as ten feet (3 m) in the winter.
