Los Alamos, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
13,471
Population
1,213/sq mi density
$136,502
Median Income
$73,884 per capita
$458,200
Home Value
$581,096 Zillow
$1,304
Median Rent
17.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
56
Violent Crime/100K
398 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$136,502 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$458,200 home value, $1,304/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Los Alamos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. The area receives 42.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,322 ft (2,232 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,213/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8940°N, 106.2900°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Los Alamos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in |
Los Alamos has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.7").