Hail in Los Alamos County, New Mexico
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Los Alamos County on 15 days since October 2020. That is more than 31% of US counties. It ranks 33 of 33 in New Mexico.
The largest radar estimate was 1.7 inches on September 5, 2024. The most recent 1-inch day was October 23, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| September 5, 2024 | 1.7 in |
| July 12, 2024 | 1.5 in |
| September 28, 2025 | 1.45 in |
| October 23, 2026 | 1.3 in |
| July 2, 2024 | 1.2 in |
| July 11, 2021 | 1.2 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 4 hail reports since October 2020, and 0 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in New Mexico
- San Miguel County: 163 days
- Union County: 157 days
- Colfax County: 151 days
- Mora County: 123 days
- Quay County: 120 days
- Lincoln County: 119 days