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Capitan, NM

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Capitan, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 27°F (-2.8°C) and max 45.3°F (7.4°C). During January and December, Capitan experiences its lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is another chilly month in Capitan, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and an average high of 49.8°F (9.9°C). Capitan's average high-temperature marks a still chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) with the advent of February, closely mirroring that of the preceding month. Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Capitan, is a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 58.3°F (14.6°C). March's arrival brings a modest temperature shift, moving from a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) in February to a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is a comfortable spring month in Capitan, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 64.9°F (18.3°C). The arrival of April introduces a minor uplift in high-temperatures, adjusting from a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C) in March to a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Capitan, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 48.6°F (9.2°C) and 71.8°F (22.1°C). May's onset witnesses a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C) in April to a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Capitan, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.5°F (14.7°C) and 81.7°F (27.6°C). In Capitan, the peak temperatures are generally noted in June, averaging a high of 81.7°F (27.6°C) and a low of 58.5°F (14.7°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, like June, in Capitan, New Mexico, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 60.4°F (15.8°C) and max 80.2°F (26.8°C). The advent of July observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C), nearly identical to June's 81.7°F (27.6°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Capitan, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 79.2°F (26.2°C). As Capitan, New Mexico, welcomes August, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still moderately hot 79.2°F (26.2°C), showing little deviation from July's 80.2°F (26.8°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Capitan, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 73.2°F (22.9°C) and 54.3°F (12.4°C). September witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from August's moderately hot 79.2°F (26.2°C) to an agreeable 73.2°F (22.9°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another enjoyable autumn month in Capitan, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64.2°F (17.9°C) and 44.6°F (7°C). October suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from an agreeable 73.2°F (22.9°C) in September to an enjoyable 64.2°F (17.9°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

The last month of the autumn, November, is another cool month in Capitan, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.2°F (1.2°C) and max 54.3°F (12.4°C). November's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 64.2°F (17.9°C) in October to a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Capitan, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C). January and December mark Capitan's lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January and December, with an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C), are the coldest months.

What is the driest month in Capitan?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain?

Throughout the year, there are 103.5 rainfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow?

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December.

How many days does it snow?

In Capitan, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 12.05" (306mm) of snow.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

What is the least humid month in Capitan?

With an average relative humidity of 30%, April is the least humid month.

What is the hottest time of year in Capitan?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in June, averaging 81.7°F (27.6°C) and a minimum average of 58.5°F (14.7°C).

When it does not snow in Capitan?

In Capitan, snow does not fall in June through September.

When are the longest days?

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 18min of daylight.

What month has the most sunshine?

With an average of 11.8h of sunshine, June has the most sunshine of the year.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation.

What are the most humid months?

September and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%, are most humid months.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

Average temperature
Capitan, NM

Average temperature - Capitan, NM

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure
Capitan, NM

Average pressure - Capitan, NM

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed
Capitan, NM

Average wind speed - Capitan, NM

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity
Capitan, NM

Average humidity - Capitan, NM

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall
Capitan, NM

Average rainfall - Capitan, NM

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days
Capitan, NM

Average rainfall days - Capitan, NM

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall
Capitan, NM

Average snowfall - Capitan, NM

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days
Capitan, NM

Average snowfall days - Capitan, NM

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Capitan, NM

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Capitan, NM

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days
Capitan, NM

Average sunshine days - Capitan, NM

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index
Capitan, NM

Average UV index - Capitan, NM

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover
Capitan, NM

Average cloud cover - Capitan, NM

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility
Capitan, NM

Average visibility - Capitan, NM

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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