Capps Switch, TX

Unincorporated community in Hansford County, Texas

Capps Switch is a small unincorporated community in Hansford County, Texas. It is 9.4 miles E of Morse, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 79062.

Capps Switch at a glance

State
Texas
County
Hansford County
ZIP code
79062
Nearest town
Morse (9.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
36.0378, -101.6422

Weather in Capps Switch now

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Capps Switch weather by the hour

Capps Switch weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Capps Switch.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Capps Switch

What is the weather usually like in Capps Switch?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

15°36°57°77°98°49°20°Jan53°23°Feb62°31°Mar70°39°Apr79°50°May89°60°Jun93°65°Jul91°64°Aug84°55°Sep72°42°Oct60°30°Nov49°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.5"Feb1.3"Mar1.8"Apr2.5"May3.3"Jun2.7"Jul2.7"Aug1.7"Sep1.8"Oct0.8"Nov1.0"Dec

Best time to visit Capps Switch: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRUVER, TX US (USC00413787), adjusted for the elevation of Capps Switch.

Capps Switch weather month by month

January
49° 20°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
February
53° 23°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
March
62° 31°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
April
70° 39°F
1.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
May
79° 50°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
89° 60°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
93° 65°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
91° 64°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
84° 55°F
1.7 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
72° 42°F
1.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
November
60° 30°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
December
49° 22°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Capps Switch through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:54 AM5:57 PM10 h 2 min
February7:32 AM6:29 PM10 h 57 min
March7:55 AM7:55 PM11 h 59 min
April7:11 AM8:21 PM13 h 9 min
May6:38 AM8:46 PM14 h 7 min
June6:27 AM9:06 PM14 h 38 min
July6:40 AM9:05 PM14 h 24 min
August7:03 AM8:38 PM13 h 34 min
September7:28 AM7:55 PM12 h 27 min
October7:52 AM7:12 PM11 h 19 min
November7:22 AM5:40 PM10 h 18 min
December7:48 AM5:35 PM9 h 46 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Capps Switch?

Capps Switch 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 20°F (-7°C).

It gets about 20.6 inches (523 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Capps Switch is April–May 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 Capps Switch

The closest live webcam is Potter › North: US287 -20 Mi. S of Dumas, 35.7 miles SW of Capps Switch.

Potter › North: US287 -20 Mi. S of Dumasunknown · 35.7 mi SWOn Windy
Dalhart › South: US87Dalhart · 46.4 mi WOn Windy
Amarillo › East: IH40 @ US287Amarillo · 58.4 mi SOn Windy
Amarillo › East: IH40 @ Santa FeAmarillo · 59.4 mi SOn Windy
Amarillo › East: IH40 @ Van BurenAmarillo · 59.4 mi SOn Windy
Amarillo › North: IH27 @ IH40 NorthAmarillo · 59.4 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Capps Switch.

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Questions about Capps Switch

Where is Capps Switch, TX?

Capps Switch is an unincorporated community in Hansford County, Texas, 9.4 miles E of Morse.

What county is Capps Switch in?

Capps Switch is in Hansford County, Texas.

What is the ZIP code of Capps Switch, TX?

The ZIP code for Capps Switch is 79062.

What is the nearest town to Capps Switch?

Morse, 9.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Capps Switch?

Yes. The closest is Potter › North: US287 -20 Mi. S of Dumas, 35.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Capps Switch?

July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Capps Switch?

January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Capps Switch?

About 20.6 inches (523 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Capps Switch?

Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Capps Switch?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Capps Switch have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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