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Capitan, NM vs Tucumcari, NM

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Highlights

On average, there are 266 sunny days per year in Tucumcari. Capitan averages 283 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Tucumcari, New Mexico gets 17.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. Capitan, New Mexico gets 19.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Tucumcari averages 18.2 inches of snow per year. Capitan averages 30.9 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Tucumcari, New Mexico
Summer High: the July high is around 93.6 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23.8
Rain: averages 17.3 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 18.2 inches of snow a year

Capitan, New Mexico
Summer High: the July high is around 82.1 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 19.1 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30.9 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Tucumcari

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Tucumcari is 7.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in New Mexico.

7.9 / 10
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Tucumcari, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Capitan

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Capitan is 7.7 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

7.7 / 10
September, August and July are the most pleasant months in Capitan, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Capitan, NM

1 PM PST

Sunny

72°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonSunny74° / 50°NW 5 to 10 mph
MondayMostly Sunny79° / 57°W 10 to 20 mph
TuesdaySunny79° / 58°W 15 to 30 mph
WednesdayMostly Sunny73° / 50°W 30 to 35 mph
ThursdayMostly Sunny72° / 48°W 10 to 20 mph
FridaySunny75° / 48°W 5 to 20 mph
SaturdaySunny75° / 51°SW 5 to 20 mph
Today's Weather - Tucumcari, NM

1 PM PST

Sunny

78°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonSunny79° / 50°S 10 mph
MondaySunny87° / 57°SW 5 to 15 mph
TuesdaySunny90° / 58°W 10 to 30 mph
WednesdaySunny85° / 50°SW 15 to 30 mph
ThursdayMostly Sunny79° / 48°W 5 to 15 mph
FridaySunny82° / 51°W 5 to 15 mph
SaturdaySunny83° / 54°SW 5 to 15 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthCapitan, NMTucumcari, NM
January48° / 22°53° / 24°
February52° / 24°57° / 27°
March58° / 28°65° / 34°
April66° / 34°73° / 42°
May74° / 42°82° / 51°
June83° / 49°91° / 61°
July82° / 53°94° / 65°
August80° / 53°91° / 64°
September76° / 47°85° / 56°
October67° / 37°74° / 44°
November56° / 28°62° / 33°
December48° / 22°52° / 24°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Capitan / Tucumcari
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 028 / 264 / 33 / 2
February0 / 024 / 204 / 32 / 2
March0 / 022 / 134 / 42 / 1
April0 / 113 / 43 / 41 / 0
May0 / 63 / 05 / 60 / 0
June4 / 170 / 07 / 70 / 0
July2 / 240 / 012 / 80 / 0
August0 / 190 / 013 / 90 / 0
September0 / 90 / 08 / 60 / 0
October0 / 18 / 26 / 50 / 0
November0 / 022 / 144 / 31 / 1
December0 / 027 / 254 / 43 / 2
June is the hottest month for Capitan with an average high temperature of 83.0°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in New Mexico. In Capitan, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Capitan are August, September and May.

July is the hottest month for Tucumcari with an average high temperature of 93.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New Mexico. In Tucumcari, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Tucumcari are May, October and April.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Capitan with an average of 22.0°. This is warmer than most places in New Mexico.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Tucumcari with an average of 23.8°. This is warmer than most places in New Mexico.

In Capitan, there are 6.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in New Mexico.

In Tucumcari, there are 76.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in New Mexico.

In Capitan, there are 146.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

In Tucumcari, there are 103.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in New Mexico.

In Capitan, there are 0.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

In Tucumcari, there are 0.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

August is the wettest month in Capitan with 3.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 47% of yearly precipitation and 13% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 19.1 inches in Capitan means that it is one of the wettest places in New Mexico.


August is the wettest month in Tucumcari with 3.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 45% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.3 inches in Tucumcari means that it is wetter than most places in New Mexico.

August is the rainiest month in Capitan with 12.5 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 3.4 rainy days. There are 73.4 rainy days annually in Capitan, which is rainier than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 43% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.

August is the rainiest month in Tucumcari with 9.2 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.0 rainy days. There are 61.3 rainy days annually in Tucumcari, which is rainier than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 39% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 30.9 inches in Capitan means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico.

An annual snowfall of 18.2 inches in Tucumcari means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico.
December is the snowiest month in Capitan with 8.5 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Tucumcari with 4.9 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Capitan    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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