This is the current conditions weather report for Las Vegas. The report was made 28 minutes ago, at 08:56 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 8 miles per hour / 13 kilometers per hour with gusts up to 8 miles per hour / 13 kilometers per hour from the south (190°). The temperature was 102°F / 39°C, with a dew-point at 102°F / 39°C. The atmospheric pressure was 29.71 inHg / 1007 hPa. The relative humidity was 7%. The skies were clear.
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the state of Nevada, United States, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally known vacation, shopping, entertainment, and gambling destination. The center of gambling in the United States, Las Vegas is marketed as The Entertainment Capital of the World, also commonly known as Sin City, due to the popularity of legalized gambling, availability of alcoholic beverages at any time (as is true throughout Nevada), and various forms and degrees of adult entertainment. The city's glamorous image has made it a popular setting for films and television programs.
The major attractions in Vegas are the casinos. The most famous casinos line Las Vegas Boulevard South, also known as the Las Vegas Strip. There are many casinos in the city's downtown area as well, which was the original focal point of the city's gaming industry in its early days. Several large casinos are also located in the county around the city.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is located in Paradise, three miles south of the city limits. The University of Nevada Medical School has a campus near downtown Las Vegas. Several national colleges, including the University of Phoenix, have campuses in the Las Vegas area. Nevada State College and Touro University Nevada are both located in nearby Henderson. The Community College of Southern Nevada has campuses in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson.