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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Capitan, New Mexico, is a frosty winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C). The months of January and December bring the lowest temperatures, averaging a high of 45.3°F (7.4°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a frosty 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). The onset of February notes an average high-temperature of a still frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C), subtly shifted from January's 45.3°F (7.4°C). Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a mild month in Capitan, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 58.3°F (14.6°C) and 37.2°F (2.9°C). March signifies a subtle uplift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) in February to a moderate 58.3°F (14.6°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Capitan, New Mexico, is a comfortable spring month, with an average temperature varying between 64.9°F (18.3°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C). The shift from March to April sees a slight increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderate 58.3°F (14.6°C) to a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Capitan, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 71.8°F (22.1°C) and min 48.6°F (9.2°C). With the start of May, the average high-temperature marginally shifts from April's enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C) to an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is a moderately hot month in Capitan, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 58.5°F (14.7°C) and 81.7°F (27.6°C). June temperatures tend to peak at an average high of 81.7°F (27.6°C) and dip to a low of 58.5°F (14.7°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, like June, in Capitan, New Mexico, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 80.2°F (26.8°C). July's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.2°F (26.8°C), diverging marginally from June's 81.7°F (27.6°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Capitan, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 79.2°F (26.2°C). The transition into August reveals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.2°F (26.2°C), mirroring a close resemblance to July. Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Capitan, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 54.3°F (12.4°C) and max 73.2°F (22.9°C). With the onset of September, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from August's warm 79.2°F (26.2°C) to a pleasant 73.2°F (22.9°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, in Capitan, New Mexico, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.6°F (7°C) and 64.2°F (17.9°C). In Capitan, the beginning of October is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from September's pleasant 73.2°F (22.9°C) to a refreshing 64.2°F (17.9°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Capitan, is another cool month, with an average temperature varying between 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C). Start of November brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from October's enjoyable 64.2°F (17.9°C) to a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Capitan, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.3°F (7.4°C) and min 27.9°F (-2.3°C). Capitan sees its lowest temperatures during January and December, with an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C). Weather in December »
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Capitan?

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

What is the driest month in Capitan?

The month with the least rainfall in Capitan is January, when the rain falls for 2.6 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Capitan?

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

When does it snow in Capitan?

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Capitan, New Mexico.

How many days does it snow in Capitan?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Capitan?

The months with the lowest UV index in Capitan, New Mexico, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Capitan?

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 in Capitan.

What time of the year is the hottest in Capitan?

June, noted for its average high-temperature of 81.7°F (27.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 58.5°F (14.7°C), is considered the warmest month in Capitan.

When it does not snow in Capitan?

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

When are the longest days in Capitan?

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

What month has the most sunshine in Capitan?

With an average of 11.8h of sunshine, June has the most sunshine of the year in Capitan, New Mexico.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Capitan?

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

What is the rainiest month in Capitan?

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.3 days and accumulates 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation.

What are the most humid months in Capitan?

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

What is the snowiest month in Capitan?

The month with the most snowfall in Capitan, New Mexico, 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 in Capitan?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Capitan?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Capitan, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

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).

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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).

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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).

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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%).

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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").

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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).

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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").

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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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