Climate Raton - New Mexico
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 47 | 49 | 54 | 62 | 70 | 79 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 20 | 22 | 27 | 33 | 43 | 51 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.53 | 0.52 | 1.16 | 1.28 | 2.24 | 2.22 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 83 | 81 | 75 | 65 | 54 | 46 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 56 | 55 | 47 | 37 | 29 | 20 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 2.94 | 3.97 | 1.59 | 1.34 | 0.59 | 0.63 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
Raton experiences a cold semi-arid climate, marked by very large seasonal temperature contrasts. Summers are warm, but the high elevation keeps temperatures noticeably lower. Winters are cold and bring significant snowfall. The area is dry overall, with most precipitation arriving in summer showers, while winters are the driest season.
Raton Climate Graph - New Mexico Climate Chart
Daily normals Raton - New Mexico - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 45.8 | 19.6 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.20 | 0.50 |
| 2 Jan | 45.9 | 19.6 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.31 | 0.80 |
| 3 Jan | 46.0 | 19.6 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.51 | 1.30 |
| 4 Jan | 46.1 | 19.7 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.71 | 1.80 |
| 5 Jan | 46.1 | 19.7 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.91 | 2.30 |
| 6 Jan | 46.2 | 19.8 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.10 | 2.80 |
| 7 Jan | 46.3 | 19.8 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.30 | 3.30 |
| 8 Jan | 46.3 | 19.8 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 1.61 | 4.10 |
| 9 Jan | 46.4 | 19.9 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 1.81 | 4.60 |
| 10 Jan | 46.5 | 19.9 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 2.01 | 5.10 |
| 11 Jan | 46.5 | 19.9 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 2.20 | 5.60 |
| 12 Jan | 46.6 | 20.0 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 2.52 | 6.40 |
| 13 Jan | 46.6 | 20.0 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 2.72 | 6.90 |
| 14 Jan | 46.6 | 20.0 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 2.91 | 7.40 |
| 15 Jan | 46.7 | 20.0 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 3.19 | 8.10 |
| 16 Jan | 46.7 | 20.0 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 3.39 | 8.60 |
| 17 Jan | 46.7 | 20.1 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 3.58 | 9.10 |
| 18 Jan | 46.8 | 20.1 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 3.90 | 9.90 |
| 19 Jan | 46.8 | 20.1 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 4.09 | 10.40 |
| 20 Jan | 46.8 | 20.1 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 4.41 | 11.20 |
| 21 Jan | 46.8 | 20.1 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 4.61 | 11.70 |
| 22 Jan | 46.9 | 20.1 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 4.88 | 12.40 |
| 23 Jan | 46.9 | 20.2 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 5.12 | 13.00 |
| 24 Jan | 46.9 | 20.2 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 5.39 | 13.70 |
| 25 Jan | 46.9 | 20.2 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 5.59 | 14.20 |
| 26 Jan | 46.9 | 20.2 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 5.91 | 15.00 |
| 27 Jan | 46.9 | 20.2 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 6.10 | 15.50 |
| 28 Jan | 47.0 | 20.3 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 6.42 | 16.30 |
| 29 Jan | 47.0 | 20.3 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 6.61 | 16.80 |
| 30 Jan | 47.0 | 20.3 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 6.89 | 17.50 |
| 31 Jan | 47.1 | 20.4 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 7.09 | 18.00 |
Weather history Raton - April 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | 57.0 | 39.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 02 Apr | 66.9 | 37.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 03 Apr | 62.1 | 35.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 04 Apr | 37.0 | 28.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 05 Apr | 61.0 | 32.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 06 Apr | 64.9 | 37.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 07 Apr | 64.0 | 36.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 08 Apr | 72.0 | 37.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 09 Apr | 70.0 | 42.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 10 Apr | 68.0 | 42.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 11 Apr | 60.1 | 45.0 | 0.12 | - | - |
| 12 Apr | 66.0 | 37.9 | 0.22 | - | - |
| 13 Apr | 62.1 | 44.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 14 Apr | 62.1 | 33.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 15 Apr | 63.0 | 33.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 16 Apr | 69.1 | 37.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 17 Apr | 64.9 | 41.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 18 Apr | 55.9 | 21.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 19 Apr | 66.0 | 33.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 20 Apr | 72.0 | 36.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 21 Apr | 77.0 | 41.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 22 Apr | 73.9 | 39.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 23 Apr | 64.0 | 50.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 24 Apr | 66.9 | 37.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 25 Apr | 66.9 | 41.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 26 Apr | 66.0 | 42.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 27 Apr | 66.0 | 37.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 28 Apr | 69.1 | 35.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 29 Apr | 60.1 | 36.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 30 Apr | 46.0 | 41.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
Past weather Raton
| Apr 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 64.0 ºF | 47 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 37.6 ºF | 20 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.34 inch | 0.53 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | - inch | 7 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 77.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 37.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 50.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 21.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather April 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Raton - New Mexico
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | New Mexico | |
| County | Colfax | |
| City | Raton | |
| Zip Code | 87740 | |
| Longitude | -104.5 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 36.74 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 6339ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Raton - New Mexico
| Local Time | 09:43 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:37 AM | |
| Sunset | 08:21 PM | |
| Day/Night | Night | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Denver |
Map of Raton - New Mexico
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Raton weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 64ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 37ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 19.01 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 34 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Raton
Longitude: -104.502, Latitude: 36.7415
Average weather Raton, NM - 87740
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
Average precipitation in : Av. precipitation in
Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Ja: January, Fe: February, ...