Las Vegas and Nevada recreation
   
 		  

There is plenty to do in the Las Vegas area. For those of you who enjoy the outdoors, there is an assortment of possibities including rock climbing, hiking and skiing. For you water lovers, Lake Mead
may be more your speed. This 115 mile long lake is the ideal place for swimming, boating and fishing. In the winter months you may
be able to hit the slopes—Mt. Charleston is a local favorite.

Skydiving, hot air balloon rides, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Hoover Dam, Lake Mojave, the Mt. Charleston Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, and the Death Valley National Monument are some of the popular tourist attractions.
   
The climate in Las Vegas
 
 
If you have ever visited Las Vegas during the summer months, you know that it can be very hot and dry. The summer months see highs in excess of 110° while winters are crisp and cool. The low humidity levels make the temperatures much more bearable during the hottest months. The dry heat can make it feel 10°-15° cooler than what the thermometer is showing. On the other hand, the winter months can be very chilly—the climate is typical of desert living.

Las Vegas receives an average of 4 inches of rain and 250 days of sunshine each year. In addition to rainfall, it does snow on occasion in the city and the surrounding area.

AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
...MONTH
HIGH
LOW
..January
57°
34°
..February
63°
34°
..March
69°
44°
..April
78°
49°
..May
88°
59°
..June
100°
68°
..July
106°
76°
..August
109°
78°
..September
95°
66°
..October
82°
53°
..November
67°
41°
..December
58°
33°
 
CURRENTLY IN LAS VEGAS
 


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