Las Vegas
United States
Las Vegas is projected to face significant climate challenges in the coming years. The city is likely to experience extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes, which can lead to serious health issues, increased energy demands, and heightened risk of wildfires. Additionally, frequent heavy precipitation is expected, potentially resulting in flooding and infrastructure strain. These climate hazards complicate the already arid environment, which must adapt to changing conditions. The combination of excessive heat and intense rainfall creates a precarious situation for the urban fabric and public safety. With vulnerable populations at greater risk, Las Vegas faces a future marked by intensified climate risks. Given the serious implications of these hazards, continuous monitoring and innovative planning are essential as the city navigates these challenges. Addressing the evolving climate landscape will be vital for the residents and the long-term resilience of Las Vegas.
Hazard Outlook
How will Las Vegas's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Las Vegas's projected maximum temperature of 11.2°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Las Vegas may experience heatwaves lasting up to 8 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Las Vegas ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Las Vegas's projected maximum rainfall of 5 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Elevation
At 623 m elevation, Las Vegas faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Las Vegas faces high exposure to max temp, heatwave, heavy rain. These areas may warrant priority attention in adaptation planning.
Data source: Climate projections from the IPCC AR6 scenario analysis. See our methodology for details on how we process and interpret this data.
Deployed Solutions
Deployed climate adaptation technologies identified in Las Vegas.
No solutions have been documented for Las Vegas.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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