Van Houten, NM
Unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico
Van Houten is a small unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico. It is 9.6 miles NE of Raton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87740.
Van Houten at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Colfax County
- ZIP code
- 87740
- Nearest town
- Raton (9.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.7922, -104.5653
Weather in Van Houten now
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Van Houten weather by the hour
Van Houten weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Van Houten.
This week in Van Houten
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Van Houten
What is the weather usually like in Van Houten?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 13.7 inprecipitation per year · 349 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Van Houten: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RATON MUNI CREWS AP, NM US (USW00023052), adjusted for the elevation of Van Houten.
Van Houten weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Van Houten through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Van Houten?
Van Houten has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 13.7 inches (349 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Van Houten 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 Van Houten
The closest live webcam is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 47.0 miles SW of Van Houten.
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Questions about Van Houten
Where is Van Houten, NM?
Van Houten is an unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico, 9.6 miles NE of Raton.
What county is Van Houten in?
Van Houten is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Van Houten, NM?
The ZIP code for Van Houten is 87740.
What is the nearest town to Van Houten?
Raton, 9.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Van Houten?
Yes. The closest is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 47.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Van Houten?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Van Houten?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Van Houten?
About 13.7 inches (349 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Van Houten?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Van Houten?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Van Houten have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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