El Capitan, CA
Historical community (former settlement) in San Diego County, California
El Capitan is a historical community (former settlement) in San Diego County, California. It is 5.2 miles N of San Diego Country Estates, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 92040.
El Capitan at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- San Diego County
- ZIP code
- 92040
- Nearest town
- San Diego Country Estates (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 32.9347, -116.7728
Weather in El Capitan now
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El Capitan weather by the hour
El Capitan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of El Capitan.
This week in El Capitan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in El Capitan
What is the weather usually like in El Capitan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 97°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 41°F average low
- 16.0 inprecipitation per year · 407 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit El Capitan: March to May and November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EL CAPITAN DAM, CA US (USC00042709), adjusted for the elevation of El Capitan.
El Capitan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in El Capitan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:48 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| February | 6:28 AM | 5:33 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:16 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| December | 6:41 AM | 4:43 PM | 10 h 2 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in El Capitan?
El Capitan has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 41°F (5°C).
It gets about 16.0 inches (407 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June.
The best time to visit El Capitan is March to May and 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 El Capitan
The closest live webcam is Johnstown › West: C314) I-8 : Lake Jennings B, 9.2 miles SW of El Capitan.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from El Capitan.
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Map of El Capitan, CA
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- The Willows7.5 mi SE
- Mussey Grove7.7 mi W
- Alpine Heights8.1 mi S
- Irvings Crest8.6 mi W
- Shady Dell8.7 mi W
- Boulder Oaks8.9 mi W
- Stallion Oaks9.0 mi SE
- Foster9.0 mi W
- Rosemont9.9 mi NW
- Hulburd Grove10.1 mi SE
- Suncrest10.4 mi SW
- Riverview10.7 mi SW
- Riverview Farms11.1 mi SW
- Los Terrentos11.2 mi SE
Questions about El Capitan
Where is El Capitan, CA?
El Capitan is a historical community (former settlement) in San Diego County, California, 5.2 miles N of San Diego Country Estates.
What county is El Capitan in?
El Capitan is in San Diego County, California.
What is the ZIP code of El Capitan, CA?
The ZIP code for El Capitan is 92040.
What is the nearest town to El Capitan?
San Diego Country Estates, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near El Capitan?
Yes. The closest is Johnstown › West: C314) I-8 : Lake Jennings B, 9.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in El Capitan?
August, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in El Capitan?
December, with an average low of 41°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in El Capitan?
About 16.0 inches (407 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in El Capitan?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit El Capitan?
March to May and November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does El Capitan have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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