Updated October 2026
Capulin Volcano National Monument Weather by Month
Capulin Volcano National Monument is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 86°F and a low of 54°F, and coldest in December, with an average high of 46°F and an average low of 14°F. July is the wettest month, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in December, at about 9.1 inches.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 3.2 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Capulin Volcano National Monument can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
86°F avg high
Coldest month
Dec
14°F avg low
Wettest month
Jul
3.6 in avg
Snowiest month
Dec
9.1 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.5 h of daylight
Average weather at Capulin Volcano by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F | 15°F | 0.5 in | 6.4 in | 9.7 h |
| February | 49°F | 18°F | 0.5 in | 5.4 in | 10.6 h |
| March | 57°F | 24°F | 1.0 in | 7.7 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 64°F | 31°F | 1.0 in | 4.6 in | 12.9 h |
| May | 74°F | 40°F | 1.5 in | 0.7 in | 14.0 h |
| June | 83°F | 49°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in | 14.5 h |
| July | 86°F | 54°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 14.3 h |
| August | 83°F | 53°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in | 13.4 h |
| September | 77°F | 46°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 67°F | 33°F | 1.1 in | 2.4 in | 11.0 h |
| November | 55°F | 22°F | 0.6 in | 4.6 in | 10.0 h |
| December | 46°F | 14°F | 0.8 in | 9.1 in | 9.5 h |
| Year total | 17.7 in | 40.9 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00291450, 3.2 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Capulin Volcano is at that time of year.
Capulin Volcano weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs climb from 46°F in December to 49°F in February, with average lows between 14°F and 18°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 1.8 inches of precipitation, about 10% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 21 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.5 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 57°F in March to 74°F in May, with average lows between 24°F and 40°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March and April. Together the three months average 3.5 inches of precipitation, about 20% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 13 inches for the season. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.0 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 86°F in July, between 83°F in June and 83°F in August, with average lows between 49°F and 54°F. Together the three months average 8.8 inches of precipitation, about 50% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.5 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 77°F in September to 55°F in November, with average lows between 22°F and 46°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Together the three months average 3.6 inches of precipitation, about 20% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 7 inches for the season, most of it in November. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.0 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Elevations range from 7247 feet at the park visitor center to 8182 feet on the crater rim trail. Summers usually have mild temperatures with highs averaging in the low to mid 80s F/30C with occasional afternoon thunderstorms. Winters average from 40F/5C to 50F/10C, but temperatures vary. Snowfall is most common from December into April and may cause temporary closures of the volcano road. Sunny winter days are beautiful days to be in the park. Check weather conditions before visiting.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Capulin Volcano
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 36.78°N, 103.97°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
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Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 2.7× the visitors of the park's average month. January is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Capulin Volcano National Monument. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Capulin Volcano.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Capulin Volcano National Monument, with an average high of 86°F and an average low of 54°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 3.2 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
December is the coldest month at Capulin Volcano National Monument, with an average low of 14°F and an average high of 46°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
July is the wettest month, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation. January and February are the driest, at about 0.5 inches each. The station records about 17.7 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 3.2 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 41 inches of snow a year. December is the snowiest month, at about 9.1 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 8 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00291450), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.