Caprock, NM
Unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico
Caprock is a small unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico. It is 25.0 miles E of Tatum, the nearest town.
Caprock at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lea County
- Nearest town
- Tatum (25.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.3919, -103.7119
Weather in Caprock now
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Caprock weather by the hour
Caprock weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Caprock.
This week in Caprock
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Caprock
What is the weather usually like in Caprock?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 15.0 inprecipitation per year · 382 mm
- 7.9 insnowfall per year · 20 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Caprock: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAPROCK, NM US (USC00291445), adjusted for the elevation of Caprock.
Caprock weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Caprock through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:40 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:50 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Caprock?
Caprock has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 15.0 inches (382 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Caprock is March to May and 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 Caprock
The closest live webcam is Clovis › South: Farmers' Electric Cooperative, Inc. - Barry Elementary School - Townsgate Plaza, 77.7 miles N of Caprock.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Caprock.
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Questions about Caprock
Where is Caprock, NM?
Caprock is an unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico, 25.0 miles E of Tatum.
What county is Caprock in?
Caprock is in Lea County, New Mexico.
What is the nearest town to Caprock?
Tatum, 25.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Caprock?
Yes. The closest is Clovis › South: Farmers' Electric Cooperative, Inc. - Barry Elementary School - Townsgate Plaza, 77.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Caprock?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Caprock?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Caprock?
About 15.0 inches (382 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Caprock?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Caprock?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Caprock have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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