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Weather & Climate in Los Álamos, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Los Álamos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,339 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Area | 313.7 sq mi (812.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.3561°N, 100.9464°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Jul 24, 2025 | 18 km E of El Indio, Texas | M3.6 | 83 km | 1 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico | M3.5 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 2022 | 3 km S of El Indio, Texas | M3.4 | 63 km | 3 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas | M3.3 | 66 km | 7 km |
| Jan 9, 2021 | 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas | M3.3 | 61 km | 9 km |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas | M3.1 | 62 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2021 | 6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas | M3.0 | 59 km | 9 km |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 3 km SW of El Indio, Texas | M2.7 | 61 km | 7 km |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 7 km ESE of El Indio, Texas | M2.7 | 70 km | 9 km |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 2 km WSW of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 62 km | 8 km |
| May 8, 2021 | 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 80 km | 8 km |
| May 7, 2024 | 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 81 km | 3 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 3 km E of Las Quintas Fronterizas, Texas | M2.6 | 62 km | 7 km |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 5 km WNW of El Indio, Texas | M2.5 | 60 km | 11 km |
| May 7, 2021 | 22 km SE of El Indio, Texas | M2.5 | 81 km | 4 km |
| May 7, 2024 | 19 km E of El Indio, Texas | M2.5 | 83 km | 2 km |
| May 9, 2024 | 19 km E of El Indio, Texas | M2.5 | 84 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 2 | 98 mph | 179 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BURR (4,633 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | BURR | 4,633 | 87 km |
| 2008 | COMMANCHE RANCH | 4,488 | 88 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 1,522 | 65 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in |
Los Álamos has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.4").