How does the geography of Las Vegas affect its weather and climate?

Answer 1

Las Vegas is a desert city situated in the Mojave Desert. Las Vegas is surrounded by 2 mountains ranges, which are the Sierre Nevada Mountains and the Spring Mountains. These mountains ranges block the moisture in the forms of clouds and rain from the Pacific Ocean, and contribuces to the aridity of the Sin City. This phenomenon is called the rain shadow. The Mojave Desert is located under subtropical latitudes, the horse latitudesand is also affected by the North Pacific High, which is a large high pressure zone with dry sinking air capping the ground? The North Pacific High stays mainly on the Californian coast especially in summer.

Answer 2

Las Vegas is situated in a desert environment, which results in hot and arid conditions with low humidity. The surrounding mountains can influence weather patterns, causing temperature variations and occasional rain showers. Overall, the geography of Las Vegas contributes to its reputation for extreme heat in the summer and relatively mild winters.