Capitan, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
66°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 66°F | Sunny | 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Tonight | 39°F | Clear | 5 to 15 mph W | 0% |
| Thursday | 56°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 34°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph S | 0% |
| Friday | 58°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SE | 11% |
| Friday Night | 36°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 0 to 5 mph SW | 15% |
| Saturday | 55°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 10 mph N | 15% |
| Saturday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 3% |
| Sunday | 60°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 3% |
| Sunday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph SW | 1% |
| Monday | 64°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 1% |
| Monday Night | 39°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph W | 1% |
| Tuesday | 65°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph W | 2% |
| Tuesday Night | 42°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph W | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Capitan, NM
Last spring frost
May 3
First fall frost
Oct 12
Growing season
161 days
Hardiness zone
7a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Capitan, Nm (21 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.