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Las Vegas, NV Weather: 82°F Heat Gives Way to Rain This Week Oct 20-21
Las Vegas, NV – Southern Nevada residents could see a significant change in weather this week as sunny, 80 degree afternoons give way to showers, possible thunderstorms and cooler temperatures. Las Ve
By Lena Wood · 2026-10-19T10:01:33.845Z
Las Vegas, NV – Southern Nevada residents could see a significant change in weather this week as sunny, 80 degree afternoons give way to showers, possible thunderstorms and cooler temperatures. Las Vegas faces a 60% chance of precipitation Wednesday night, with daytime highs expected to fall into the upper 60s by Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Las Vegas, the forecast for an area approximately three miles north northwest of downtown Las Vegas shows sunshine Monday and Tuesday before rain chances increase Wednesday. The changing conditions could affect outdoor activities and travel across the Las Vegas Valley in Clark County.
Las Vegas faces increasing rain chances Wednesday Monday is expected to bring sunny skies and a high near 81 degrees, followed by mostly clear conditions Monday night and a low around 65.
Tuesday remains warm, with sunshine and a high near 82 degrees.
By Wednesday, showers become possible, with thunderstorms also possible after 5 p.m. The chance of precipitation reaches 30%, while afternoon temperatures remain near 79 degrees.
Wednesday night brings a greater likelihood of wet weather, with showers becoming likely after 8 p.m. and thunderstorms also possible earlier in the evening.
The precipitation probability increases to 60%, with overnight temperatures falling near 61 degrees.
Thursday remains unsettled, with showers likely and a possible thunderstorm. The high is expected to reach approximately 72 degrees.
Cooler temperatures arrive before the weekend Conditions improve Friday, with sunshine returning and a high near 70 degrees.
Saturday brings another sunny afternoon, although temperatures could fall to approximately 69 degrees.
That represents a 13 degree decline from Tuesday's forecast high of 82 degrees.
Sunday is expected to remain sunny, with a high near 72.
The National Weather Service has not identified specific rainfall totals, flooding or severe thunderstorm warnings in the supplied local forecast.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts as the timing of Wednesday night's showers becomes clearer.