Weather Conditions, Las Vegas

It gets extremely hot here during the summer months. Although, the casino's and hotels probably have bottle water for sale, your going to pay a pretty penny for it. We always carry bottle water of our own. We can fill up at drinking fountains and have a steady supply. It is sometimes muggy, so it makes it even hotter. So be prepared.

Las Vegas Weather

Plastics to Avoid

#3 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) commonly contains di-2-ehtylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), an endocrine disruptor and probable human carcinogen, as a softener.

#6 Polystyrene (PS) may leach styrene, a possible endocrine disruptor and human carcinogen, into water and food.

#7 Polycarbonate contains the hormone disruptor bisphenol-A, which can leach out as bottles age, are heated or exposed to acidic solutions. Unfortunately, #7 is used in most baby bottles and five-gallon water jugs and in many reusable sports bottles.

Better Plastics

#1 polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE), the most common and easily recycled plastic for bottled water and soft drinks, has also been considered the most safe. However, one 2003 Italian study found that the amount of DEHP in bottled spring water increased after 9 months of storage in a PET bottle.

#2 High Density Polyethylene

#4 Low Density Polyethylene

#5 Polypropylene

Best Reusable Bottles: Betras USA Sports Bottles, Brita Fill & Go Water Filtration Bottle, Arrow Canteen

Better Baby Bottles: Choose tempered glass or opaque plastic made of polypropylene (#5) or polyethylene (#1), which do not contain bisphenol-A.

I hadn't planned on leaving the airport on my layover so I didn't pay any attention to the weather before I left. When the pilot announced it was going to be 100, I laughed and thought well, at least I'm not going out in that. Then I changed my mind and went out in it anyways and the sun and heat is brutal at midday, good thing that you're only outside for a short period of time between casinos and resorts.

If you come here during the summer, a hotel pool is a must, especially if you have kids. i saw several resorts with them as I took the monorail up and down the strip and they were packed with families trying to escape the heat.

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Wow, the last Monday I was there, it poured rain... no big deal, right? Wrong! Vegas is in the desert and is not accustomed to having that much rain at once.... check out the pics, look at the progression in only 5 hours of steady rain... I was amazed, and it kept me in searching for ways to casino jump without getting wet. Streets were closed and flights were delayed. The pics are taken from the suite balcony at the Imperial Palace. So beware the rian, it can make your Vegas days a mess!

For years, we have all been told of the importance of water. The general guideline has been to drink 2 litre of water each day. For a person who is not living an active lifestyle this may be enough, but if you are physically active, you need more water than that. That is especially true if you are hiking in Las Vegas due to the fact the average temperature at The Strip is much higher than other areas.

Water is essential for everyone, especially if you are hiking. Water helps almost every part of the human body function properly. Our bodies are almost two-thirds water, and proper hydration is essential to keep your body functioning properly during the hike. Some of the things water does in the body are:
* The brain is 75% water; even moderate dehydration can cause headaches and dizziness;
* Water regulates body temperature, which is especially important here in the area where the temperatures can be so brutal;
* Water carries nutrients and oxygen to all cells in the body
* Blood is 92% water;
* Water protects and cushions vital organs;
·* Water converts food into energy (which is something you will need on a 3 to 4 hour hike…);
* Muscles are 75% water, and you will use many muscles on a trail as you climb above the desert floor.

Oh dear. Vegas in late July....a sweltering 43 degrees!!!

Someone (ahem, me) had a brilliant suggestion - lets walk down the strip in the blazing midday sun..........

Not a good idea.

We trekked from the Little White Wedding Chapel on the outskirts of downtown right up to the main area of the Venetian / Caesers Palace. Take a tip - the strip is a lot longer than it looks!
Admittedly, not one of my better ideas, but a great laugh some months afterwards nonetheless!

In Vegas you basically "live" at night while during the day you sleep and rest from the "fatigue" of the previous gambling night.
Furthermore, being in the desert it is extremely hot during the day so it is strongly recommended to stay in or at least bring water with you if you have to go out

I suffered heat stroke while walking the sidewalks of Vegas. Mind you, I had been drinking plenty of water all day long, but it was the end of July(2nd worst month for bad heat), the middle of the afternoon, and 108 degrees, so I wasn't that smart. But avoid walking so close to the cars because you will get sick.

Try walking through the casinos--even if you have small children--with your group because it will be very beneficial to their health. The casinos don't care if you walk through. Just talk a slow stroll through the cool AC and relax. Oh yeah, and buy some water.

Also, don't go out into the desert without plenty of water!!!! I know I sound dumb, but there have been many people who go out there with alcohol. They are stupid. But you don't have to be if you listen to my advice.

Las Vegas is in the desert. If you are going during the summer, average temperatures are very likely to hover around the 110 degree mark. Even in the winter months, the temp is still warm.

Be prepared! With the amount of walking most people will do in Vegas mixed with the heat, heat exhaustion & heat stroke are real threats.

Drink plenty of water! If you become overtired, irritable, clammy or confused, get out of the sun! There are many water spritzers along the Boulevard and surrounding most pools. These can help regulate your temperature.

Be prepared- if you need to take things slow, please do!