News Summary
Las Vegas experienced a notably hot and dry summer, marking the 10th-warmest season recorded in history. The average temperature reached 92 degrees, with significant decreases in precipitation, receiving only 0.02 inches. This summer also recorded fewer days of extreme heat compared to the previous year. The continuation of these unusual weather patterns raises concerns around water resources and climate change’s impact in the region. Residents and visitors are urged to monitor forecasts as the city transitions into fall.
Las Vegas experienced an unusually hot and dry summer in 2025, according to a recent report from the National Weather Service. The summer saw above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation levels, marking this summer as the 10th-warmest on record for the city.
The average temperature for the summer months of June through August reached 92 degrees, a significant increase from the normal average of 90.5 degrees. However, this summer was notably cooler than the record-breaking summer of 2024, which was the hottest summer in Las Vegas history. In comparison, fewer new heat records were set in 2025.
During this period, Las Vegas recorded only 0.02 inches of precipitation at Harry Reid International Airport, significantly below the typical summer average of 0.74 inches. This earns Summer 2025 the designation of the fourth-driest monsoon season on record. The summer monsoon season lasts from July 1 to September 30, and this year, it was hindered by a lack of favorable patterns until late August.
Forecasts suggest that Las Vegas faces a 50% chance of having above-normal temperatures and a 40% chance of below-normal precipitation extending from September to November. Despite fewer exceedingly hot days in 2025, the city still recorded 76 days with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, down from 112 days in 2024. The number of days surpassing the 110-degree mark was also lower this year, with 9 days compared to 36 days last summer.
The peak temperature of Summer 2025 reached 112 degrees on both July 14 and August 12, while the lowest temperature recorded was 69 degrees on June 22. In August specifically, the average temperature stood at 93.5 degrees, which is 1.8 degrees above normal for that month. August also saw only trace amounts of precipitation, about 0.32 inches below the typical levels.
Regional rainfall was sparse, with areas receiving between 0.04 and 0.67 inches in Henderson and the southwest valley. A nearby location, Goodsprings, experienced a slightly higher rainfall amount of between 1 and 1.5 inches. Thunderstorm activity was reported in parts of northwestern Clark County, particularly in Indian Springs, leading the National Weather Service to issue a severe thunderstorm warning for central Clark County.
The ongoing dry conditions have led to a minimal chance of afternoon showers or storms, raising concerns around water resources as the summer yields to fall. While rain has been scarce for the majority of the summer, some areas managed to receive some precipitation, showcasing the variability of weather even in dryer spells.
In addition to these weather conditions impacting Las Vegas directly, the region is facing further complications as attendees at the Burning Man festival in Black Rock City, Nevada, are collaborating to manage the aftermath of a recent dust storm. The weather patterns contribute to a broader context of environmental challenges faced in the area, as the ongoing effects of climate change continue to shape weather trends.
As residents and visitors prepare for the fall season, they will be closely monitoring forecasts that signal likely continuation of this year’s unusual weather patterns.
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- Weather.com: Las Vegas 10-Day Forecast
- 8 News Now: Thunderstorms Possible in Las Vegas Valley
- News 3 LV: Showers and Thunderstorms Forecast
- Fox 5 Vegas: Thunderstorm Chances in Las Vegas
- AccuWeather: Labor Day Weekend Weather Forecast
- Wikipedia: Climate of Nevada
- Google Search: Las Vegas weather 2025
- Google Scholar: Las Vegas weather patterns
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Las Vegas
- Google News: Las Vegas weather
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