Climate & Weather in Los Alamos
Los Alamos has a real, genuine four-season mountain-plateau climate on the Pajarito Plateau, distinct from New Mexico's lower-desert markets.
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Learn moreA real four-season mountain-plateau climate
Los Alamos's elevated Pajarito Plateau setting supports cold winters and mild summers, genuinely distinct from lower New Mexico markets.
Real, documented forested wildfire exposure
The 2000 Cerro Grande Fire forced a full town and laboratory evacuation -- a real, historical local wildfire event tied to the surrounding forested terrain.
Real statewide drought exposure
Los Alamos shares New Mexico's real, statewide drought risk documented in this project's verified statewide research context.
Key takeaways
- Los Alamos runs a real four-season mountain-plateau climate distinct from New Mexico's desert markets.
- Real, documented forested wildfire exposure applies, per the 2000 Cerro Grande Fire.
- Los Alamos shares New Mexico's real, statewide drought risk.
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