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.
This week in Rayado
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rayado
What is the weather usually like in Rayado?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 17°F average low
- 17.2 inprecipitation per year · 438 mm
- 40.0 insnowfall per year · 102 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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
Sunrise and sunset in Rayado through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 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.
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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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