Keota, NM
Unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico
Keota is a small unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico. It is 5.0 miles SE of Raton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87740.
Keota at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Colfax County
- ZIP code
- 87740
- Nearest town
- Raton (5.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.9544, -104.4758
Weather in Keota now
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Keota weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Keota.
This week in Keota
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Keota
What is the weather usually like in Keota?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 18.6 inprecipitation per year · 472 mm
- 28.8 insnowfall per year · 73 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Keota: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RATON FLTR PLT, NM US (USC00297279), adjusted for the elevation of Keota.
Keota weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Keota through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 37 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 | 4:43 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Keota?
Keota has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 18.6 inches (472 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 29 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Keota is June to 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 Keota
The closest live webcam is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 58.1 miles SW of Keota.
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Questions about Keota
Where is Keota, NM?
Keota is an unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico, 5.0 miles SE of Raton.
What county is Keota in?
Keota is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Keota, NM?
The ZIP code for Keota is 87740.
What is the nearest town to Keota?
Raton, 5.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Keota?
Yes. The closest is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 58.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Keota?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Keota?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Keota?
About 18.6 inches (472 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Keota?
Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Keota?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Keota have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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