Raton, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 1 °C (low) to 18 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 413 Millimeters. Raton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8.7 °C | 7.9 °C | 10.67 mm |
| February | -7.4 °C | 9.3 °C | 7.87 mm |
| March | -4.2 °C | 12.9 °C | 24.89 mm |
| April | -0.4 °C | 16.7 °C | 24.89 mm |
| May | 4.6 °C | 21.7 °C | 47.75 mm |
| June | 9.3 °C | 27.1 °C | 49.28 mm |
| July | 12 °C | 28.9 °C | 77.98 mm |
| August | 11.4 °C | 27.8 °C | 72.64 mm |
| September | 7.4 °C | 24.6 °C | 44.2 mm |
| October | 1.1 °C | 19.1 °C | 28.45 mm |
| November | -4.6 °C | 12.4 °C | 12.95 mm |
| December | -8.5 °C | 7.8 °C | 11.43 mm |
| Annual | 1 °C | 18 °C | 413 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |