Raton, NM weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Raton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Raton.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Raton
What is the weather usually like in Raton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°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 Raton: 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 Raton.
Raton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Raton 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 54 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 | 6:38 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 Raton?
Raton has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°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 Raton is May–June and August–September. At 6,680 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Raton
What is the hottest month in Raton?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Raton?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Raton?
About 15.1 inches (383 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Raton?
Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Raton?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Raton have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Raton in November?
Highs average 55°F and lows 21°F, with about 0.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Raton?
Around 6:35 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:49 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Raton weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Raton.
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