Las Vegas Beats High Triple Digits Temperature Record

Las Vegas has experienced 98 degrees Fahrenheit temperature, which extended the city's streak of consecutive sub-100-degree days.

According to a report on AccuWeather, the last time Las Vegas' official climate station recorded a temperature above 100 degrees was on September 8, 2022.

In a tweet dated June 27, the National Weather Service in Las Vegas said, "After topping out at 97°F today, Las Vegas has failed to reach 100° for 291 straight days."

"This breaks the all-time longest streak of consecutive days below 100° set in 1964-1965 (290 days). Temperature data for Las Vegas goes back to 1937," the city's weather office said.

The office said that the city's temperatures were suppressed by the weather pattern, which favored broad low-pressure areas called troughs, not because there was more water vapor in the air.

This is because the city's dew point observations have been close to the historical average, according to NWS.

Troughs

Meanwhile, AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tom Kines said troughs are associated with cooler pockets of air in the atmosphere. Kines said this week should see the current trough beginning to break down, which will allow the temperatures to climb to higher levels.

"The trough has been very persistent over the southwest United States over the past few weeks. The feature will weaken over the next few days, allowing a ridge [of high pressure] to take over. Unlike a trough, the ridge is associated with very warm or hot air this time of year," Kines said.

A report on Fox 5 Las Vegas said that based on a seven-day forecast, Las Vegas has a chance to reach 100 degrees, with temperatures rising after that.

It noted that on Saturday, it could usher in 108 degrees while on Sunday, it could reach 110 degrees.

Excessive heat warning

Meanwhile, the NWS said an Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for Las Vegas from Saturday through Monday as temperatures are expected to rise to 10° or more above normal.

"Temperatures are going to take off this weekend leaving little time for acclimation & minimal overnight relief. This will increase the risk of adverse reactions to heat," the NWS said.

The NWS advised Las Vegas residents to take extra precaution on this expected heat.

The weather station advised the public to hydrate and drink plenty of water or electrolyte-filled sports drinks.

They were also urged to protect their skin, use sunscreen, and wear light-colored as well as loose-fitting clothing.

Lastly, the city's weather office encouraged residents to avoid outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.

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