What is today's weather forecast for Raton, NM?

Today's forecast for Raton shows a high of 71 degrees and a low of 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny, with a high near 71.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Raton, NM?

The 7-day forecast for Raton shows highs from 52 to 71 degrees and lows from 31 to 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Raton, NM this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Raton this week. Precipitation chances: Sunday (20% chance), Wednesday (20% chance), Thursday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Raton weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Raton forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Raton, NM Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

74°F
Feels Like 74°F

Humidity 10% Dew Point 14°F Wind 6 MPH Gusts 8 Barometer 30.06 in.763.5 mm

Solar Rad 320 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 1.2 miles ESE of central Raton
at 2:40 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriNov 14

SatNov 15

SunNov 16

MonNov 17

TueNov 18

WedNov 19

20%

ThuNov 20

20%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Cooling trend continues with high temperatures dropping from 71°F to 52°F. Some rain possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 7°F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 55°F with lows around 24°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - The first major snowstorm of the season hit the Southern and Central Rockies, producing 12 inches at the Brian Head ski resort in Utah overnight. Strong and gusty winds associated with the storm reached 52 mph at Ruidoso NM. In the eastern U.S., the temperature at Washington D.C. soared to 68 degrees, just three days after being buried under more than a foot of snow.

Raton, NM 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Nov 14

Day: Sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the evening.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Sunny, with a high near 61.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

About Raton, NM

Raton ( rə-TONE) is a city in and the county seat of Colfax County in northeastern New Mexico, United States. The city is located just south of Raton Pass. The city is also located about 6.5 miles south of the New Mexico–Colorado border and 85 miles west of Texas. At the 2020 census, its population was 6,041.

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