The climate in 87544 Los Alamos, NM is generally quite mild year round. Summers tend to be warm and dry with temperatures reaching into the mid-80s, while winters are cool and snowy, with temperatures usually hovering around the low 30s. The area typically receives around 20 inches of precipitation per year, mostly in the form of snow during winter months. The area also experiences frequent strong winds throughout the year thanks to its location at a higher elevation.
Los Alamos (zip 87544), New Mexico gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Los Alamos (zip 87544) averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 278 sunny days per year in Los Alamos (zip 87544). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Los Alamos (zip 87544) 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