August weather in Capitan, NM
The average temperature in Capitan in August is 68.3°F (53.8°F–82.7°F). Average precipitation: 2.70 inches.
August is a summer month in Capitan, and is warmer than the annual average of 53.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 28.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 15m. For travel, August is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
82.7°F
Avg Low
53.8°F
Precipitation
2.70 in
Daylight
13h 15m
August records in Capitan
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 96.1°F (1934) | 37.0°F (1935) | 1.36 in (1985) |
| August 2 | 97.0°F (1980) | 46.9°F (1995) | 1.32 in (1988) |
| August 3 | 93.9°F (1980) | 39.9°F (1926) | 1.85 in (1952) |
| August 4 | 91.9°F (1938) | 46.0°F (1941) | 1.35 in (1949) |
| August 5 | 91.0°F (2003) | 46.0°F (1926) | 1.20 in (1987) |
| August 6 | 90.0°F (1937) | 42.1°F (1978) | 0.74 in (1942) |
| August 7 | 91.9°F (2012) | 46.9°F (1928) | 1.23 in (1940) |
| August 8 | 96.1°F (2011) | 43.0°F (1990) | 1.76 in (1984) |
| August 9 | 96.1°F (2011) | 43.0°F (1930) | 0.60 in (1916) |
| August 10 | 91.9°F (1933) | 46.9°F (1936) | 1.50 in (1987) |
| August 11 | 93.0°F (2012) | 43.0°F (1931) | 0.92 in (2000) |
| August 12 | 91.9°F (2002) | 42.1°F (1931) | 1.30 in (2004) |
| August 13 | 90.0°F (2002) | 44.1°F (1931) | 2.01 in (1917) |
| August 14 | 91.0°F (1934) | 43.0°F (1931) | 0.87 in (1995) |
| August 15 | 93.9°F (2002) | 45.0°F (1931) | 0.85 in (1977) |
| August 16 | 89.1°F (1978) | 42.1°F (1942) | 1.38 in (1927) |
| August 17 | 89.1°F (1994) | 41.0°F (1942) | 1.50 in (1915) |
| August 18 | 91.9°F (1994) | 43.0°F (1939) | 0.82 in (1932) |
| August 19 | 91.9°F (1930) | 42.1°F (1929) | 0.79 in (2011) |
| August 20 | 93.9°F (1930) | 44.1°F (1929) | 0.81 in (1978) |
| August 21 | 93.9°F (1930) | 39.9°F (1922) | 1.27 in (2012) |
| August 22 | 91.9°F (1938) | 45.0°F (1925) | 0.74 in (2006) |
| August 23 | 90.0°F (2002) | 39.9°F (1922) | 1.70 in (1916) |
| August 24 | 91.0°F (2002) | 42.1°F (1920) | 1.33 in (1982) |
| August 25 | 93.0°F (2002) | 37.0°F (1924) | 1.02 in (1951) |
| August 26 | 93.0°F (2002) | 39.9°F (2010) | 1.01 in (1937) |
| August 27 | 91.9°F (2002) | 41.0°F (2010) | 1.65 in (1989) |
| August 28 | 93.0°F (2011) | 42.1°F (1925) | 1.20 in (1978) |
| August 29 | 91.9°F (2011) | 41.0°F (1976) | 2.32 in (1932) |
| August 30 | 93.9°F (2011) | 39.9°F (1920) | 1.41 in (1924) |
| August 31 | 93.9°F (2011) | 43.0°F (1932) | 0.96 in (1910) |