April weather forecast
Capitan, NM

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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).

Temperature

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). Capitan's daily high temperature significantly diverges from the consistently recorded temperature low averaging a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C) in April.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout April, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.5 rainfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Capitan are January through May, October through December. In Capitan, during April, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Capitan, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 12.05" (306mm) of snow.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:23 pm. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:44 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Capitan, the average sunshine in April is 11.4h.

UV index

In Capitan, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during April leads to these advisories:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in April?

The high-temperature during April is 64.9°F (18.3°C) and the low-temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 30%.

How many days does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout April, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in April?

In April, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout April, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Capitan have in April?

The average day length in April is 13h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:44 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

In Capitan, the average sunshine duration in April is 11.4h.

How high is the UV index in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Capitan, NM

Average temperature in April - Capitan, NM
  • Average high temperature in April: 64.9°F

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).

  • Average low temperature in April: 42.1°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 in April
Capitan, NM

Average pressure in April - Capitan, NM
  • Average pressure in April: 29.87"Hg

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 in April
Capitan, NM

Average wind speed in April - Capitan, NM
  • Average wind speed in April: 12.1mph

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 in April
Capitan, NM

Average humidity in April - Capitan, NM
  • Average humidity in April: 30%

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

Average rainfall in April
Capitan, NM

Average rainfall in April - Capitan, NM
  • Average rainfall in April: 0.63"

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 in April
Capitan, NM

Average rainfall days in April - Capitan, NM
  • Average rainfall days in April: 5.6 days

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 in April
Capitan, NM

Average snowfall in April - Capitan, NM
  • Average snowfall in April: 1.02"

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 in April
Capitan, NM

Average snowfall days in April - Capitan, NM
  • Average snowfall days in April: 1 days

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 in April /
Average sunshine in April
Capitan, NM

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Capitan, NM
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 0min

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).

  • Average sunshine in April: 11h and 2min

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 in April
Capitan, NM

Average sunshine days in April - Capitan, NM
  • Average sunshine days in April: 23.2 days

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 in April
Capitan, NM

Average UV index in April - Capitan, NM
  • Average UV index in April: 4

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 in April
Capitan, NM

Average cloud cover in April - Capitan, NM
  • Average cloud cover in April: 14

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 in April
Capitan, NM

Average visibility in April - Capitan, NM
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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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