February weather forecast
Capitan, NM

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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).

Temperature

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. An average temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) marks the nights in February.

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity in Capitan is 48%.

Rainfall

In Capitan, in February, during 2.1 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Capitan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.5 days and collects up to 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Capitan, during February, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 12.05" (306mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:58 pm MST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 7.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in February transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average February temperature?

The average high-temperature, in February, in Capitan, is 49.8°F (9.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

What is the average humidity in February in Capitan?

The average relative humidity in February in Capitan is 48%.

How many days does it rain in February?

In Capitan, during February, the rain falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in February?

In February, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout February, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Capitan have in February?

The average day length in February is 11h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:58 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Capitan have in February?

The average sunshine duration in February is 7.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in February?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index in Capitan is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Capitan, NM

Average temperature in February - Capitan, NM
  • Average high temperature in February: 49.8°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 February: 29.8°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 February
Capitan, NM

Average pressure in February - Capitan, NM
  • Average pressure in February: 30.03"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 February
Capitan, NM

Average wind speed in February - Capitan, NM
  • Average wind speed in February: 10.4mph

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 February
Capitan, NM

Average humidity in February - Capitan, NM
  • Average humidity in February: 48%

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 February
Capitan, NM

Average rainfall in February - Capitan, NM
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.43"

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 February
Capitan, NM

Average rainfall days in February - Capitan, NM
  • Average rainfall days in February: 2.1 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 February
Capitan, NM

Average snowfall in February - Capitan, NM
  • Average snowfall in February: 2.8"

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 February
Capitan, NM

Average snowfall days in February - Capitan, NM
  • Average snowfall days in February: 4.6 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 February /
Average sunshine in February
Capitan, NM

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Capitan, NM
  • Average daylight in February: 11h 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 February: 7h and 1min

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 February
Capitan, NM

Average sunshine days in February - Capitan, NM
  • Average sunshine days in February: 22.3 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 February
Capitan, NM

Average UV index in February - Capitan, NM
  • Average UV index in February: 3

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 February
Capitan, NM

Average cloud cover in February - Capitan, NM
  • Average cloud cover in February: 17

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 February
Capitan, NM

Average visibility in February - Capitan, NM
  • Average visibility in February: 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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