Raton, NM is located in the high desert region of Northern New Mexico and has a semi-arid climate. The area experiences mild winters with temperatures ranging from lows of 20°F to highs of 60°F and hot summers with temperatures ranging from lows of 50°F to highs of 90°F. With an average yearly temperature of 55°F, Raton experiences a range of weather conditions throughout the year including low humidity, cold nights, occasional snowfall in winter, and occasional heavy rain during summer thunderstorms.
Raton (zip 87740), New Mexico gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Raton (zip 87740) averages 46 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 276 sunny days per year in Raton (zip 87740). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Raton (zip 87740) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 81 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 46 inches of snow a year