Caplen, TX
Unincorporated community in Galveston County, Texas
Caplen is a small unincorporated community in Galveston County, Texas. It is 2.9 miles W of Bolivar Peninsula, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 77617.
Caplen at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County
- Galveston County
- ZIP code
- 77617
- Nearest town
- Bolivar Peninsula (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 29.4994, -94.5231
Weather in Caplen now
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Caplen weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Caplen.
This week in Caplen
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Caplen
What is the weather usually like in Caplen?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 43°F average low
- 59.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,517 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Caplen: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ANAHUAC, TX US (USC00410235), adjusted for the elevation of Caplen.
Caplen weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Caplen through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 55 min |
| May | 6:24 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| July | 6:27 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 22 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 30 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Caplen?
Caplen has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 43°F (6°C).
It gets about 59.7 inches (1,517 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Caplen is April–May and October–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 Caplen
The closest live webcam is Galveston › South, 3.7 miles SW of Caplen.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Caplen.
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Questions about Caplen
Where is Caplen, TX?
Caplen is an unincorporated community in Galveston County, Texas, 2.9 miles W of Bolivar Peninsula.
What county is Caplen in?
Caplen is in Galveston County, Texas.
What is the ZIP code of Caplen, TX?
The ZIP code for Caplen is 77617.
What is the nearest town to Caplen?
Bolivar Peninsula, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Caplen?
Yes. The closest is Galveston › South, 3.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Caplen?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Caplen?
January, with an average low of 43°F (6°C).
How much does it rain in Caplen?
About 59.7 inches (1,517 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Caplen?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Caplen?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Caplen have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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