Capitan, CA
Unincorporated community in Santa Barbara County, California
Capitan is a small unincorporated community in Santa Barbara County, California. It is 10.6 miles NW of Solvang, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93117.
Capitan at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- ZIP code
- 93117
- Nearest town
- Solvang (10.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 34.4633, -120.0422
Weather in Capitan now
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Capitan weather by the hour
Capitan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Capitan.
This week in Capitan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Capitan
What is the weather usually like in Capitan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 33°F average low
- 21.1 inprecipitation per year · 537 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Capitan: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CACHUMA LAKE, CA US (USC00041253), adjusted for the elevation of Capitan.
Capitan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Capitan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:44 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Capitan?
Capitan has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 21.1 inches (537 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Capitan is April–May and October–November. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Capitan
The closest live webcam is Solvang › East: Santa Ynez Peak, 5.7 miles NE of Capitan.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Capitan.
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Questions about Capitan
Where is Capitan, CA?
Capitan is an unincorporated community in Santa Barbara County, California, 10.6 miles NW of Solvang.
What county is Capitan in?
Capitan is in Santa Barbara County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Capitan, CA?
The ZIP code for Capitan is 93117.
What is the nearest town to Capitan?
Solvang, 10.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Capitan?
Yes. The closest is Solvang › East: Santa Ynez Peak, 5.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Capitan?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Capitan?
December, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Capitan?
About 21.1 inches (537 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Capitan?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Capitan?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Capitan have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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