Dillon, NM
Unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico
Dillon is a small unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico. It is 1.8 miles NE of Raton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87740.
Dillon at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Colfax County
- ZIP code
- 87740
- Nearest town
- Raton (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.8656, -104.4558
Weather in Dillon now
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Dillon weather by the hour
Dillon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dillon.
This week in Dillon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dillon
What is the weather usually like in Dillon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 15.1 inprecipitation per year · 383 mm
- 25.4 insnowfall per year · 65 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dillon: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RATON KRTN RADIO, NM US (USC00297280), adjusted for the elevation of Dillon.
Dillon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dillon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Dillon?
Dillon has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 15.1 inches (383 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dillon is May–June and August–September. 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 Dillon
The closest live webcam is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 54.9 miles SW of Dillon.
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Questions about Dillon
Where is Dillon, NM?
Dillon is an unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico, 1.8 miles NE of Raton.
What county is Dillon in?
Dillon is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Dillon, NM?
The ZIP code for Dillon is 87740.
What is the nearest town to Dillon?
Raton, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dillon?
Yes. The closest is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 54.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dillon?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Dillon?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Dillon?
About 15.1 inches (383 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Dillon?
Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dillon?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dillon have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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