LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — June 2024 was a recording-setting month for temperatures that left much of the valley in sweltering heat earlier than normal. There were 28 days when the temperature reached 100 degrees or higher. Normally, there are 10 or fewer days that are that hot.
The average high temperature was 106.2 degrees while the average low temperature was 83 degrees. June 24 was the hottest with a temperature of 112 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Las Vegas.
It doesn’t appear there’s any relief from the high temperatures anytime soon, according to a social post from the National Weather Service.
Yes, the desert gets hot in the summer. But this heat will be well-above-average for many days & temps will not adequately cool overnight to give the body proper recovery. This level of heat is dangerous and prolonged.
NWS Las Vegas
An excessive heat warning will be in effect from 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3 to 11 p.m. on Monday, July 8 when the high temperature could reach 118 degrees. Temperatures of up to 113 degrees are expected the following week.
NVEnergy’s website recommends some no-cost steps to save on your energy bill. It advises lowering your home’s thermostat to between 78 to 80 degrees when at home and 5 to 10 degrees warmer when you’re not at home. Reducing cooking will also lessen the load on your air conditioning. You can find other tips at this link.