Capulin, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 32.5 °F (low) to 63.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 17.5 Inches. Capulin is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.4 °F | 44.9 °F | 0.48 in. |
| February | 16.9 °F | 47.3 °F | 0.39 in. |
| March | 23.1 °F | 54.8 °F | 0.99 in. |
| April | 29.8 °F | 61.0 °F | 1.12 in. |
| May | 39.0 °F | 70.2 °F | 1.69 in. |
| June | 48.3 °F | 79.8 °F | 2.11 in. |
| July | 53.3 °F | 83.0 °F | 3.34 in. |
| August | 52.0 °F | 81.1 °F | 3.42 in. |
| September | 44.6 °F | 75.2 °F | 1.7 in. |
| October | 32.7 °F | 65.1 °F | 1.19 in. |
| November | 21.6 °F | 54.2 °F | 0.54 in. |
| December | 14.5 °F | 44.6 °F | 0.56 in. |
| Annual | 32.5 °F | 63.4 °F | 17.53 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |