Todays weather in Las Vegas · 16 May 2026 · 4 min

Todays weather in Las Vegas - Saturday - 16 May 2026

Las Vegas hits 100°F today — two weeks ahead of the historical average — before a High Wind Watch and a 15-20 degree temperature drop arrive Saturday. EDC festival-goers and outdoor visitors need to know what's coming.

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Todays weather in Las Vegas - Saturday - 16 May 2026

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Friday Heat Peak Las Vegas

Las Vegas, a hundred degrees is knocking on the door today. And it's only Friday.

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Early Record Heat Context

Here's some context that puts today in perspective. The average date for Las Vegas to hit its first triple-digit day is around May twenty-fourth.

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High Wind Watch Saturday Sunday

Saturday is a different kind of problem. The First Alert High Wind Watch is formally in effect for Saturday and Sunday.

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EDC Festival Weather Reality

If you're heading to EDC this weekend, pay close attention here. EDC two thousand twenty-six is running at Las Vegas Motor Speedway right now, and it's the festival's thirtieth anniversary.

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Weekend Survival Practical Takeaways

The through-line for this whole weekend is transition. Today is the last gasp of this heat surge.

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