While living in the desert is ideal for an active lifestyle, Las Vegas and Henderson receive 300+ days of sunshine per year. With temperatures ranging from 50 degrees to well above 120 degrees in the summer, it is very important that you note the dangers of extreme heat that this area often experiences.
When the temperature outside is 120 degrees, the temperature inside a vehicle can reach upwards of 165 degrees. Common sense says it is a good idea not to leave anything in your car that is perishable, could melt or be damaged by intense heat. Examples of items to remove from your car are:
Although water bottles have been know to cause fires you should never leave home with out it. Heat exhaustion can be controlled by staying hydrated. Just remember to keep the bottled shaded from the sun.
Las Vegas is known to be fairly windy through out parts of the year. Desert winds also pose health hazards and property damage. Here are a few tips to remember for windy days:
Flash floods, as we experience few days with rain here in Las Vegas and Henderson, our desert ground does not soak up the rain water. When it rains, the water accumulates quickly across the desert floor gathering and rushing down hills and drainages. Staying safe during flash flood conditions can keep you alive. Here are some tips for flood situations:
We hope this information is useful to you and keeps you safe while living in the desert. Now get out there and enjoy the wonders of greater Las Vegas, Henderson and Boulder City real estate. Boating & fishing at Lake Mead Recreation area, rock climbing and hiking at Red Rock Canyon Recreation area, mountain biking at Bootleg Canyon, skiing at Mount Charleston, so many things to do here to list!