Heaton, NM
Historical community (former settlement) in McKinley County, New Mexico
Heaton is a historical community (former settlement) in McKinley County, New Mexico. It is 2.7 miles W of Gamerco, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87317.
Heaton at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- McKinley County
- ZIP code
- 87317
- Nearest town
- Gamerco (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.5778, -108.7172
Weather in Heaton now
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Heaton weather by the hour
Heaton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Heaton.
This week in Heaton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Heaton
What is the weather usually like in Heaton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 16°F average low
- 12.5 inprecipitation per year · 318 mm
- 20.6 insnowfall per year · 52 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Heaton: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GALLUP SAND & GRAVEL, NM US (USC00293428), adjusted for the elevation of Heaton.
Heaton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Heaton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Heaton?
Heaton has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 12.5 inches (318 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Heaton is May–June and September–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 Heaton
The closest live webcam is Tse Bonito, 19.7 miles W of Heaton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Heaton.
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Questions about Heaton
Where is Heaton, NM?
Heaton is a historical community (former settlement) in McKinley County, New Mexico, 2.7 miles W of Gamerco.
What county is Heaton in?
Heaton is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Heaton, NM?
The ZIP code for Heaton is 87317.
What is the nearest town to Heaton?
Gamerco, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Heaton?
Yes. The closest is Tse Bonito, 19.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Heaton?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Heaton?
December, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Heaton?
About 12.5 inches (318 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Heaton?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Heaton?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Heaton have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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