Laughlin weather
July 31st, 2019 at 8:19:23 PM
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Looks as if it'll be about 5 degrees hotter in Laughlin this weekend (113 degrees) than Las Vegas (a mere 108).
Is it usually hotter there? No help from the river?!
Is it usually hotter there? No help from the river?!
July 31st, 2019 at 8:41:45 PM
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The river does nothing. You are on the outskirts of the Mojave Desert. The good thing is there really isn't anything to walk to.
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July 31st, 2019 at 10:27:27 PM
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As far as I know, it takes a very large body of water to affect local temperature. Like an ocean or a huge lake, such as Lake Michigan.
In Laughlin’s case being by the river should make it hotter than Vegas since the river is only at about 500 feet, and Vegas is at 2000 feet. Temps generally rise 4 degrees for every 1000 feet you descend.
In Laughlin’s case being by the river should make it hotter than Vegas since the river is only at about 500 feet, and Vegas is at 2000 feet. Temps generally rise 4 degrees for every 1000 feet you descend.
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August 1st, 2019 at 4:10:38 AM
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Laughlin is always hotter than Las vegas. It is also farther south. Searchlight is between Las Vegas and Laughlin and yet it is always the coolest place of the three.
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August 1st, 2019 at 7:11:59 AM
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Quote: vegasLaughlin is always hotter than Las vegas. It is also farther south. Searchlight is between Las Vegas and Laughlin and yet it is always the coolest place of the three.
That is because Searchlight is at a much higher elevation.
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August 1st, 2019 at 7:35:38 AM
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Some of the hottest temperatures recorded in the USA have been in Bullhead, on the Arizona side of the river.
Coming from the east, it took some getting used to the differences elevation makes.
Bisbee, as an example, is 90 miles south of Tucson, but is over a mile high and is about twenty degrees cooler. Although it is smack on the Mexican border, it is much cooler than the cities to the north.
Coming from the east, it took some getting used to the differences elevation makes.
Bisbee, as an example, is 90 miles south of Tucson, but is over a mile high and is about twenty degrees cooler. Although it is smack on the Mexican border, it is much cooler than the cities to the north.
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August 1st, 2019 at 8:33:18 AM
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Quote: billryanSome of the hottest temperatures recorded in the USA have been in Bullhead, on the Arizona side of the river.
Thanks for the insights! Bullhead City is one of my planned stops during my visit to Laughlin. I'll let you know how it goes! :O
August 1st, 2019 at 9:44:40 AM
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I seem to recall a story from a few years back that the weather in Phoenix is being altered due to the expanding population's terraforming. Evidently the humidity is increasing from all the man-made lakes, swimming pools, grass lawns, golf courses etc.
Interesting if true.
Interesting if true.
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Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
August 1st, 2019 at 12:28:25 PM
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Quote: smoothgrhThanks for the insights! Bullhead City is one of my planned stops during my visit to Laughlin. I'll let you know how it goes! :O
If you are in the market for Meth, Bullhead City is a good spot but better quality and lower prices can be found in Kingman, Az.
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August 2nd, 2019 at 3:57:29 PM
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Thanks for the tip, but I'll be in the market for some kind of souvenir trinket from New Life Games—not a slot machine, but I can dream.
August 2nd, 2019 at 4:21:22 PM
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4 p.m. 112* in the shade
August 2nd, 2019 at 4:37:17 PM
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Quote: DRichIf you are in the market for Meth, Bullhead City is a good spot but better quality and lower prices can be found in Kingman, Az.
Go west. Needles is the place to score.
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August 7th, 2019 at 11:05:48 AM
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I did make it out to Bullhead City, Arizona. After a couple days of walking through Las Vegas temperatures of 110 degrees, I couldn't discern the difference from the extra 5 degrees in the Laughlin area. Although the car thermometer said 120 degrees.
August 7th, 2019 at 11:46:59 AM
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In the paper today, Needles passed a city ordinance making them a 2nd amendment city. That may be handy for me because I carry, and without that rule , I divert when I'm going to Laughlin and go up through Oatman to avoid the California restrictions.Quote: billryanGo west. Needles is the place to score.
August 7th, 2019 at 12:54:01 PM
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Quote: vegasLaughlin is always hotter than Las vegas. It is also farther south. Searchlight is between Las Vegas and Laughlin and yet it is always the coolest place of the three.
I think being lower in altitude is much more significant than the latitude.
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August 7th, 2019 at 3:11:20 PM
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Quote: WizardI think being lower in altitude is much more significant than the latitude.
Yes that is right. Flagstaff is another place with high altitude that is always much cooler.
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August 7th, 2019 at 3:55:46 PM
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Bisbee is smack on the Mexican border but gets snow occasionally as it's over a mile high. I'm told it usually melts with the sun but is spectacular.
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