Los Alamos, NM Climate


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Los Alamos, NM has a pleasant and mild climate throughout the year. In the summer months, temperatures usually reach into the mid 70s to low 80s with light breezes that help make the warm days more comfortable. During winter, temperatures tend to stay in the 40s and 50s with occasional snowfall in January and February. Most of the precipitation in Los Alamos falls during these two months as well. The city experiences an average of just over 20 inches of annual rainfall, which is much lower than many other locations in New Mexico. Overall, Los Alamos has a great climate for those looking for a temperate environment all year long.

Los Alamos, New Mexico gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Los Alamos averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 276 sunny days per year in Los Alamos. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Los Alamos gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 80 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Los Alamos is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New Mexico.

9 Summer - 5.6 Winter
June, August and September are the most pleasant months in Los Alamos, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLos Alamos, New MexicoUnited States
  16.4 in.38.1 in.
  38.5 in.27.8 in.
  80.0 days106.2 days
  276 days205 days
  83.8°85.8°
  18.6°21.7°
  7.47
  6.34.3
  7211 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Los Alamos with an average high temperature of 83.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New Mexico. In Los Alamos, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Los Alamos are September, August and June.
In Los Alamos, there are 9.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New Mexico.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Los Alamos with an average of 18.6°. This is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
In Los Alamos, there are 155.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
In Los Alamos, there are 0.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
Humidity is low in Los Alamos, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
August is the wettest month in Los Alamos with 2.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 41% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.4 inches in Los Alamos means that it is wetter than most places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in Los Alamos with 12.4 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.5 rainy days. There are 80.0 rainy days annually in Los Alamos, which is one of the rainiest places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 37% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 38.5 inches in Los Alamos means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in Los Alamos with 8.9 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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I've lived here for 8 years now. Fantastic weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Close-knit, welcoming and well-educated community that is safe and provides  More

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This school is not what it once was, and it is far from the best school in Los Alamos. If your child is a student here: 1) expect unresponsive teachers who manage your  More

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November 1, 2010 If you like bright blue skies and bountiful sunshine with spectacular views in every direction (blue skies & sunshine only 90-95% of the time),  More

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