A Look Back at Las Vegas Weather 2025
2025 in Las Vegas was a year of contrasts, marked by record warmth (fifth-warmest ever) with fewer 100°F days (77) but also significant rainfall, including the wettest-ever May and a wet December, bringing the year’s total precipitation above normal, all punctuated by a major July windstorm with 60-70 mph gusts and power outages, making it a memorable year for heat, rain, and wind events.
Key Highlights of 2025 Weather:
- Overall Warmth:It was the 5th warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 71.8°F, slightly above the normal of 70.1°F, according to the National Weather Service.
- Fewer Extreme Heat Days:Despite the warmth, there were 77 days with temperatures over 100°F, which was 35 fewer than in 2024, and no low temperatures hit 90°F for the first time since 2011.
- Record Rain & Wet Months:May was the wettest ever, and December was the fifth wettest, contributing to 2025 becoming the 19th wettest year on record with 5.41 inches of rain.
- Major Wind Event:A severe wind and dust storm on July 1 brought gusts up to 60 mph at the airport and over 70 mph in Henderson, causing power outages.
- Warm December:The year ended with record-setting warmth in December, with afternoon highs 10-15 degrees above normal.
Seasonal Summary:
- Winter/Spring:Started dry but saw significant rainfall in May, breaking records.
- Summer:Characterized by extreme heat but fewer record-breaking highs, alongside the significant July windstorm.
- Fall/Winter:Ended with a very wet November and a record-warm December, despite some colder spells.
2025 broke or tied 38 daily temperature records, experienced the warmest December on record, and had the wettest May on record. What will 2026 have in store for us?
