Capulin, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Colfax County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
79
Population
53/sq mi density
$34,808
Median Income
$24,362 per capita
49°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$34,808 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Capulin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 40.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,808 ft (2,075 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7465°N, 104.0021°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Colfax County County |
| Nearest Airport | Taos Regional (TSM) 95 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Capulin has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.5").