Capulin, NM
Unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Capulin is a small unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 1.5 miles W of Gallina, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87017.
Capulin at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- ZIP code
- 87017
- Nearest town
- Gallina (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.2311, -106.8053
Weather in Capulin now
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Capulin weather by the hour
Capulin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Capulin.
This week in Capulin
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Capulin
What is the weather usually like in Capulin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 15.5 inprecipitation per year · 393 mm
- 50.4 insnowfall per year · 128 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Capulin: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LINDRITH 1 WSW, NM US (USC00294960), adjusted for the elevation of Capulin.
Capulin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Capulin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Capulin?
Capulin has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 15.5 inches (393 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 50 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Capulin is May–June and August–September. 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 Capulin
The closest live webcam is Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserve, 25.7 miles SE of Capulin.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Capulin.
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Questions about Capulin
Where is Capulin, NM?
Capulin is an unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 1.5 miles W of Gallina.
What county is Capulin in?
Capulin is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Capulin, NM?
The ZIP code for Capulin is 87017.
What is the nearest town to Capulin?
Gallina, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Capulin?
Yes. The closest is Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserve, 25.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Capulin?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Capulin?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Capulin?
About 15.5 inches (393 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Capulin?
Yes, about 50 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Capulin?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Capulin have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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