How to survive the heat in Las Vegas

Recently we have reached record high temperatures in the Las Vegas area during Summer. The rest of the year is bearable.

I’ll share a few tips on how I stay cool as a local.

Stay Hydrated

One of the obvious ways to survive the heat is to stay hydrated. I make sure to bring a water bottle with me everywhere I go. While having fun in Vegas, you may not realize you’re dehydrated until much later.

If you are visiting Las Vegas, the ABC Stores have the best prices on snacks and beverages.

I was initially using a motivational water bottle. I eventually switched to a stainless steel water bottle that keeps my drinks cooler longer.

Wear sunglasses

Before I moved to Vegas, I lived in Seattle for a year. I was used to having a lot of cloud coverage. In Vegas, cloud coverage is rare.

I noticed everything was way brighter than I was used to, even when not facing the sun. I eventually invested in sun glasses, which I haven’t worn in nearly a decade.

Leave your garage open

For locals with a garage, this may be helpful in the warmest months. Many factors may cause your garage to hold more heat than necessary.

Keeping your garage open also brings less privacy, theft, and other risk factors. Make sure to stay aware. I keep a Ring camera in my garage. I also have a remote garage opener, that lets me control the garage from anywhere in the world.

Wear a Neck Fan

I was skeptical about neck fans at first. My uncle who does landscaping for a living raved about them. I decided to try the most popular one out. It does work well but is less effective when the temperature is above 105 F.

Bring an umbrella

Umbrellas are one of my best friends on the hottest days. It does feel awkward to bring them to certain places. I mainly only use these on long walks outside.

Sunscreen and Lotion

I honestly don’t use sunscreen as much as I should, only for my face. I always keep a small bottle of travel lotion to keep my skin hydrated. The heat in the Las Vegas area is really dry!