Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Raton Muni Crews, NM Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 13.7"
- Annual precip
- 146d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Raton Muni Crews
Raton Muni Crews, New Mexico averages 50°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 13.7"
- precipitation, annual total
- 146 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
13.7"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
13.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Raton Muni Crews) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Raton Muni Crews area.
How Raton Muni Crews compares to every U.S. city
Raton Muni Crews's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Raton Muni Crews
MethodologyRaton Muni Crews's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 0.8" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0" | 16.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1" | 3.6 | 1.0 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7" | 0.0 | 9.4 |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 2.6" | 0.0 | 13.4 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 2.3" | 0.0 | 8.7 |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8" | 0.7 | 1.9 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9" | 13.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.4"
5.4 days with precipitation
February 0.3"
5.5 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
5.7 days with precipitation
April 1.0"
6.2 days with precipitation
May 1.1"
7.0 days with precipitation
June 1.7"
7.5 days with precipitation
July 2.6"
11.5 days with precipitation
August 2.3"
10.3 days with precipitation
September 1.8"
7.6 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
5.7 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
4.4 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
4.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
146 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,970
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
431
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Raton Muni Crews's climate means for you
Raton Muni Crews runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 146 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,970 heating and 431 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Raton Muni Crews, NM
Based on station USW00023052 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Raton Muni Crews, New Mexico averages 50°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 33°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Raton Muni Crews averages 13.7 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 146 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 11 and the first fall freeze near October 4. Turning to energy use, 5,970 heating degree days and 431 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Raton Muni Crews scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings December-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Raton Muni Crews, NM? ▼
The average annual temperature in Raton Muni Crews, New Mexico is 50°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Raton Muni Crews get? ▼
Raton Muni Crews receives 13.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Raton Muni Crews? ▼
Raton Muni Crews has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Raton Muni Crews? ▼
Raton Muni Crews has approximately 146 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 11 and the first fall freeze around October 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Raton Muni Crews? ▼
Raton Muni Crews has 5,970 heating degree days and 431 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Raton Muni Crews climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00023052 near Raton Muni Crews.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00023052. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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