Capitan Hill, NM
Unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico
Capitan Hill is a small unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico. It is 13.5 miles SW of Cimarron, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87728.
Capitan Hill at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Colfax County
- ZIP code
- 87728
- Nearest town
- Cimarron (13.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.6703, -104.7739
Weather in Capitan Hill now
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Capitan Hill weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Capitan Hill.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Capitan Hill
What is the weather usually like in Capitan Hill?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 12°F average low
- 14.1 inprecipitation per year · 358 mm
- 21.4 insnowfall per year · 54 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Capitan Hill: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MAXWELL 3 NW, NM US (USC00295490), adjusted for the elevation of Capitan Hill.
Capitan Hill weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Capitan Hill through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Capitan Hill?
Capitan Hill has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 14.1 inches (358 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Capitan Hill is May–June and September–October. 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 Hill
The closest live webcam is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 32.7 miles SW of Capitan Hill.
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Questions about Capitan Hill
Where is Capitan Hill, NM?
Capitan Hill is an unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico, 13.5 miles SW of Cimarron.
What county is Capitan Hill in?
Capitan Hill is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Capitan Hill, NM?
The ZIP code for Capitan Hill is 87728.
What is the nearest town to Capitan Hill?
Cimarron, 13.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Capitan Hill?
Yes. The closest is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 32.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Capitan Hill?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Capitan Hill?
December, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Capitan Hill?
About 14.1 inches (358 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Capitan Hill?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Capitan Hill?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Capitan Hill have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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