Capitan, NM weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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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
- Junewarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 16.6 inprecipitation per year · 421 mm
- 27.3 insnowfall per year · 69 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Capitan: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAPITAN, NM US (USC00291440), adjusted for the elevation of Capitan.
Capitan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Capitan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:48 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Capitan?
Capitan has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 16.6 inches (421 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 27 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Capitan is May–June and August–September. At 6,348 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Capitan
What is the hottest month in Capitan?
June, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Capitan?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Capitan?
About 16.6 inches (421 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Capitan?
Yes, about 27 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Capitan?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Capitan have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Capitan in November?
Highs average 60°F and lows 30°F, with about 1.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Capitan?
Around 6:32 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:01 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Capitan weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Capitan.
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