Climate
At 7355 feet altitude, Los Alamos is “big pine” country. We have a mild, four-season climate. Summers have moderately warm days and cool nights. Afternoon temperatures are in the 70's and 80's and infrequently reach 90 degrees. The relatively thin air, light winds, clear skies, and dry atmosphere cause nighttime temperatures to drop to the 50's even after the warmest day. Winters are typically short with many mild, sunny days. There is usually just enough snow in the winter to support the local ski area. The annual maximum average temperature is 70 degrees and the average minimum is 42. We are renowned for sunny days and blue skies.