Climate and monthly weather forecastCapitan, NM
Climate and monthly weather forecast
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
January and December, with an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C), are the coldest months.
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.
Throughout the year, there are 103.5 rainfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December.
In Capitan, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 12.05" (306mm) of snow.
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
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.
With an average relative humidity of 30%, April is the least humid month.
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).
In Capitan, snow does not fall in June through September.
June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 18min of daylight.
With an average of 11.8h of sunshine, June has the most sunshine of the year.
June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.
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.
September and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%, are most humid months.
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.
With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
With an average of 6.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.
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 in January:
30.12"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.03"Hg - Average pressure in March:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.87"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.86"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.85"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.94"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.94"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.07"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.08"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
Capitan, NM
- Average wind speed in January:
9.4mph - Average wind speed in February:
10.4mph - Average wind speed in March:
11.1mph - Average wind speed in April:
12.1mph - Average wind speed in May:
10.7mph - Average wind speed in June:
8.8mph
- Average wind speed in July:
6.6mph - Average wind speed in August:
6mph - Average wind speed in September:
6.6mph - Average wind speed in October:
8.2mph - Average wind speed in November:
9.3mph - Average wind speed in December:
9.3mph
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
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 in January:
0.35" - Average rainfall in February:
0.43" - Average rainfall in March:
0.51" - Average rainfall in April:
0.63" - Average rainfall in May:
0.91" - Average rainfall in June:
1.65"
- Average rainfall in July:
4.17" - Average rainfall in August:
4.41" - Average rainfall in September:
2.2" - Average rainfall in October:
1.73" - Average rainfall in November:
0.39" - Average rainfall in December:
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
Capitan, NM
- Average rainfall days in January:
2.6 days - Average rainfall days in February:
2.1 days - Average rainfall days in March:
5.3 days - Average rainfall days in April:
5.6 days - Average rainfall days in May:
7.1 days - Average rainfall days in June:
11.3 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
20.3 days - Average rainfall days in August:
20.3 days - Average rainfall days in September:
15.1 days - Average rainfall days in October:
7.4 days - Average rainfall days in November:
2.3 days - Average rainfall days in December:
4.1 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
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 in January:
4.5 days - Average snowfall days in February:
4.6 days - Average snowfall days in March:
1.7 days - Average snowfall days in April:
1 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.3 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0.7 days - Average snowfall days in November:
2.1 days - Average snowfall days in December:
4.9 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 / Average sunshine
Capitan, NM
- Average daylight in January:
10h and 12min - Average daylight in February:
11h and 0min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 0min - Average daylight in May:
13h and 54min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 18min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 6min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 24min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 24min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 18min - Average daylight in November:
10h and 24min - Average daylight in December:
10h 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 January:
7h and 6min - Average sunshine in February:
7h and 12min - Average sunshine in March:
9h and 36min - Average sunshine in April:
11h and 24min - Average sunshine in May:
11h and 24min - Average sunshine in June:
11h and 48min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 6min - Average sunshine in August:
11h and 18min - Average sunshine in September:
10h and 24min - Average sunshine in October:
7h and 36min - Average sunshine in November:
7h and 12min - Average sunshine in December:
6h and 54min
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 in January:
24.9 days - Average sunshine days in February:
22.3 days - Average sunshine days in March:
24.7 days - Average sunshine days in April:
23.2 days - Average sunshine days in May:
21.8 days - Average sunshine days in June:
15.1 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
6.5 days - Average sunshine days in August:
6.7 days - Average sunshine days in September:
10.8 days - Average sunshine days in October:
22.5 days - Average sunshine days in November:
25.9 days - Average sunshine days in December:
23.9 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
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
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
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).
