Rayado, NM

Unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico

Rayado is a small unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico. It is 9.6 miles N of Cimarron, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87729.

Rayado at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Colfax County
ZIP code
87729
Nearest town
Cimarron (9.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
36.3686, -104.9264

Weather in Rayado now

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Rayado weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rayado.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rayado

What is the weather usually like in Rayado?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

12°31°51°70°89°48°18°Jan50°20°Feb58°26°Mar65°32°Apr73°40°May83°49°Jun84°53°Jul82°52°Aug77°45°Sep68°34°Oct56°24°Nov48°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.7"Jan0.6"Feb0.9"Mar1.5"Apr1.7"May1.7"Jun3.0"Jul3.1"Aug1.8"Sep1.2"Oct0.6"Nov0.4"Dec

Best time to visit Rayado: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CIMARRON 4 SW, NM US (USC00291813), adjusted for the elevation of Rayado.

Rayado weather month by month

January
48° 18°F
0.7 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 7.0 in of snow
February
50° 20°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.1 in of snow
March
58° 26°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.0 in of snow
April
65° 32°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow
May
73° 40°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
June
83° 49°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
84° 53°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
82° 52°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
77° 45°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
68° 34°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow
November
56° 24°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 5.1 in of snow
December
48° 17°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rayado through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:08 AM5:09 PM10 h 0 min
February6:45 AM5:41 PM10 h 56 min
March7:08 AM7:08 PM11 h 59 min
April6:24 AM7:35 PM13 h 10 min
May5:51 AM8:00 PM14 h 9 min
June5:39 AM8:20 PM14 h 40 min
July5:52 AM8:19 PM14 h 26 min
August6:16 AM7:51 PM13 h 35 min
September6:41 AM7:08 PM12 h 27 min
October7:05 AM6:24 PM11 h 19 min
November6:35 AM4:52 PM10 h 16 min
December7:02 AM4:47 PM9 h 44 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Rayado?

Rayado has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).

It gets about 17.2 inches (438 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 40 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rayado 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 Rayado

The closest live webcam is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 17.3 miles W of Rayado.

Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United StatesAngel Fire · 17.3 mi WOn Windy
Angel Fire › EastAngel Fire · 17.3 mi WOn Windy
Angel FireAngel Fire · 20.0 mi WOn Windy
Angel Fire › South: Agua Fria - Mountain View BoulevardAngel Fire · 21.2 mi WOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley: Wheeler PeakTaos Ski Valley · 30.2 mi NWOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley › South: Kachina RoadTaos Ski Valley · 32.0 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rayado.

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Questions about Rayado

Where is Rayado, NM?

Rayado is an unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico, 9.6 miles N of Cimarron.

What county is Rayado in?

Rayado is in Colfax County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Rayado, NM?

The ZIP code for Rayado is 87729.

What is the nearest town to Rayado?

Cimarron, 9.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rayado?

Yes. The closest is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 17.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rayado?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Rayado?

December, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Rayado?

About 17.2 inches (438 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Rayado?

Yes, about 40 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rayado?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rayado have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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