Las Vegas Starts March With More Record-Breaking Heat

The city sees its fourth straight day of temperatures reaching at least 80 degrees.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Las Vegas kicked off March with record-breaking heat, as temperatures reached 86 degrees at Harry Reid International Airport on Sunday, March 2nd. This was the fourth consecutive day the valley saw temperatures of at least 80 degrees, with several daily records being shattered over the past week.

Why it matters

The unusually warm weather in Las Vegas this early in the year is concerning, as it could be an indicator of a hotter than normal spring and summer to come. Prolonged high temperatures can have serious impacts on the region's water supply, energy grid, and public health.

The details

On Sunday, the airport reached 86 degrees, breaking the previous record of 82 degrees set in 1986. The day before, the airport hit 85 degrees, topping the previous record of 82 degrees, also set in 1986. On Friday, the airport saw 82 degrees, just one degree short of the 1986 record. And on Thursday, the airport recorded its first 80-degree day of the year, hitting that mark just before 2 p.m. and ending the day at 83 degrees, the warmest day so far in 2026.

  • On Sunday, March 2nd, 2026, the temperature reached 86 degrees at Harry Reid International Airport.
  • On Saturday, March 1st, 2026, the temperature reached 85 degrees at Harry Reid International Airport.
  • On Friday, February 28th, 2026, the temperature reached 82 degrees at Harry Reid International Airport.
  • On Thursday, February 27th, 2026, the temperature reached 83 degrees at Harry Reid International Airport, the warmest day of the year so far.

The players

Harry Reid International Airport

The main airport serving the Las Vegas metropolitan area, where the record-breaking temperatures were recorded.

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The takeaway

The unusually warm start to March in Las Vegas is a concerning sign that the region could be in for an exceptionally hot spring and summer, which could strain the area's water resources and energy grid, as well as pose public health risks. This early heat wave highlights the need for the city and its residents to prepare for the potential impacts of climate change.