Raton, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Raton, a city in Colfax County, New Mexico.
This Afternoon
53°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. North wind 0 to 10 mph.
7-day forecast for Raton
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 53°F | Sunny | 0 to 10 mph N | 0% |
| Tonight | 31°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Wednesday | 58°F | Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers | 0 to 10 mph S | 18% |
| Wednesday Night | 33°F | Scattered Rain And Snow Showers | 10 to 15 mph NW | 42% |
| Thursday | 53°F | Sunny | 0 to 15 mph NW | 4% |
| Thursday Night | 31°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph W | 0% |
| Friday | 57°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SE | 10% |
| Friday Night | 32°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph N | 10% |
| Saturday | 58°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 5% |
| Saturday Night | 31°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 1% |
| Sunday | 62°F | Sunny | 0 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 0% |
| Monday | 67°F | Sunny | 5 mph SW | 1% |
| Monday Night | 37°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NW | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Raton (36.885, -104.440). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Raton
Last spring frost
May 11
First fall frost
Oct 4
Growing season
145 days
Hardiness zone
6a
More local growing data for Raton: nearby ZIP 87740 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New Mexico frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Raton Muni Crews Ap, Nm (7.9 mi from Raton). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.