Vegas Fails to Set Low-Temperature Record After 25 Years
More than two decades ago, Las Vegas recorded a record low temperature on June 4, 1999, which was 50°F. This beat a previous record of 54°F set in 1951. However, since then, no more record lows have been recorded. While two record lows were tied on April 15, 2009, and August 3, 2014, none have been broken.
Fascinatingly, the National Weather Service reports that the temperature has never fallen below 59°F at night since 2000, from June to August.
Do We Really Need This Information?
Although it may not seem important, frequent extreme heat can cause significant issues. For instance, remember when 50% of record high temperatures in Las Vegas were set after 2000?
During these days, an excessive heat warning is in effect, with temperatures soaring to potentially exceed 110°F. This is an alarming early occurrence, as the average date for them to reach such levels is around July 1st.
Interestingly, climatecentral.org states that areas like the Western US, Mexico, and parts of Eastern Canada are three times more likely to experience extreme heat due to human-induced climate change. So, brace yourself!
The average temperature in Las Vegas has risen by 5.8° since 1970, making it the second-hottest city in the country, with Reno, Nevada, leading with a 10.9° increase. So buckle up, we're in for some significant changes!
If this trend continues, we can expect the following consequences:
- Water cycle disruptions, resulting in decreased snowmelt and depleted Lake Mead, jeopardizing its water source.
- Adverse effects on human health.
- Threats to native wildlife.
- Increased frequency and intensity of wildfires.
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