Capitan, NM Weather
Capitan, NM climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is June with an average maximum temperature of 83.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 21.70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 29 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 28 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Capitan is 17.27 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 3.63 Inches.
Weather Data
Current Conditions
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Fair, 30°F | Humidity: 86% | Dewpoint: 27°F |
| Wind Speed: S 9 MPH | Heat Index: 30°F | ||
| Barometer: 30.24 in. | Wind Chill: 22°F |
Weather Forecast
 | Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows in the 20s. | |
| Lo: 25°F | ||
 | Hi: 50°F | Thursday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s... Except in the 40s over the higher elevations. |
| Lo: 25°F | ||
| Hi: 50°F | Friday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. |
| Lo: 26°F | ||
 | Hi: 56°F | Saturday: Mostly sunny. Windy. Not as cool. Highs in the 50s to lower 60s. |
| Lo: 26°F | ||
| Hi: 56°F | Sunday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. |
| Lo: 30°F | ||
 | Hi: 56°F | Monday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. |
| Lo: 26°F | ||
 | Hi: 56°F | Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the 50s to lower 60s. |
| Lo: 26°F |
Moon, Sunrise and Sunset
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Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent Moon | Civil Twilight: 6:21 AM MST |
Sunrise: 6:49 AM MST |
| Sunset: 4:54 PM MST |
Civil Twilight: 5:21 PM MST |
Normal Climate
Normal Temperatures
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max °F | 48.7 | 53.0 | 59.5 | 67.0 | 75.2 | 83.6 | 82.9 | 79.8 | 75.6 | 67.7 | 56.5 | 49.6 | 66.6 |
| Mean °F | 35.2 | 38.6 | 43.5 | 50.1 | 58.4 | 66.5 | 67.9 | 65.9 | 60.7 | 51.8 | 41.7 | 35.8 | 51.3 |
| Min °F | 21.7 | 24.1 | 27.5 | 33.1 | 41.5 | 49.3 | 52.8 | 51.9 | 45.8 | 35.8 | 26.9 | 22.0 | 36.0 |
Normal Precipitation
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inch | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.50 | 0.58 | 1.22 | 1.60 | 3.02 | 3.63 | 2.48 | 1.26 | 0.75 | 0.87 | 17.27 |
