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Los Alamos — mountain view from the Nature Center
Los Alamos
🇺🇸 New Mexico · United States — Altitude 2209 m
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This live camera looks out over the mountain setting of Los Alamos, a town on a mesa in northern New Mexico at about 2,200 metres above sea level. It suits anyone curious about high-desert light, pine-covered slopes, and the changing sky over the Jemez region before planning a visit.
A town on the mesas
Los Alamos sits on a plateau of volcanic tuff cut by deep canyons, with the Jemez Mountains rising to the west. It is best known for its history as a research community and for the surrounding Bandelier and Valles Caldera landscapes. The air is thin and dry, and the scenery shifts from ochre cliffs to dark conifer forest within a short drive. The Nature Center is a good starting point for learning about the local trails and wildlife. Visitors often combine a stop here with walks along the canyon rims.
What to watch and when
Because the stream is a live video feed from a mountain location, the view mainly changes with the light, cloud cover and weather. Early mornings and late afternoons often bring the warmest colours to the rock and forest, and summer afternoons frequently build thunderclouds over the mountains. Snow on the higher slopes is typically visible in winter, depending on the view and conditions at the time. The live feed reflects what the camera captures at the moment, so conditions can differ from the forecast shown on this page.
Climate and getting around
Los Alamos has a semi-arid, high-elevation climate with cool nights year-round and warm, sunny days in late spring and early autumn, which are generally the most comfortable seasons to visit. Summer brings afternoon rain showers, and winter can be cold with occasional snow. Santa Fe, about 40 kilometres to the south, is the nearest major city, and several other cameras in the region are listed on this page for comparison.
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About this camera
What is the weather in Los Alamos now?
The current conditions and a 3-day forecast are shown in the live weather block on this page. They update with the page and reflect the mountain location at about 2,200 metres.
What time is it in Los Alamos?
The local time for Los Alamos, which follows Mountain Time, is displayed in the live clock block on this page. It updates automatically as you watch.
Where exactly is the Los Alamos camera located?
The camera is in Los Alamos, New Mexico, at roughly 35.88 degrees north and 106.31 degrees west. The map on this page shows its exact position in the town.
When is the best time to watch the Los Alamos camera?
Early morning and late afternoon usually give the clearest light on the rock and forest. Summer afternoons often show developing storm clouds over the mountains, which can make the view especially interesting.
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