Dayton, NM
Unincorporated community in Eddy County, New Mexico
Dayton is a small unincorporated community in Eddy County, New Mexico. It is 3.4 miles N of Atoka, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88254.
Dayton at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Eddy County
- ZIP code
- 88254
- Nearest town
- Atoka (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 32.7314, -104.3847
Weather in Dayton now
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Dayton weather by the hour
Dayton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dayton.
This week in Dayton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dayton
What is the weather usually like in Dayton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 95°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 12.1 inprecipitation per year · 308 mm
- 3.8 insnowfall per year · 10 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dayton: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ARTESIA 6S, NM US (USC00290600), adjusted for the elevation of Dayton.
Dayton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dayton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:44 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Dayton?
Dayton has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 12.1 inches (308 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dayton is March to May and October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Dayton
The closest live webcam is Cloudcroft › South-west: Burro Avenue, 80.4 miles W of Dayton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dayton.
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Questions about Dayton
Where is Dayton, NM?
Dayton is an unincorporated community in Eddy County, New Mexico, 3.4 miles N of Atoka.
What county is Dayton in?
Dayton is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Dayton, NM?
The ZIP code for Dayton is 88254.
What is the nearest town to Dayton?
Atoka, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dayton?
Yes. The closest is Cloudcroft › South-west: Burro Avenue, 80.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dayton?
June, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Dayton?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Dayton?
About 12.1 inches (308 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Dayton?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dayton?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dayton have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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