Capulin, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Conejos County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
291
Population
306/sq mi density
40°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Capulin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.9 inches. The area receives 32.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,804 ft (2,379 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 306/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2819°N, 106.1049°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Conejos County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in |
Capulin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 15°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and February the driest (0.3").