Weather & Climate in Capulin, CO

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Capulin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 7.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 7,804 feet.

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)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

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

Annual Rainfall 7.9"

79% below US avg

Snowfall 32.2"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.93"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

353 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Aug 23, 2011	6 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M5.3	127 km	4 km
Aug 10, 2005	20 km S of Weston, Colorado	M5.0	119 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2011	9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado	M4.7	140 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2001	0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.5	133 km	5 km
Jan 3, 2007	8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.4	110 km	5 km
Mar 22, 2004	30 km S of Weston, Colorado	M4.4	121 km	5 km
Aug 1, 2004	31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M4.3	100 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado	M4.3	122 km	6 km
Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	131 km	13 km
Jun 19, 2023	Colorado	M4.1	144 km	6 km
Aug 10, 2005	20 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado	M4.1	120 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2009	32 km NNE of Cimarron, New Mexico	M4.1	125 km	5 km
Aug 26, 2023	19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.0	110 km	4 km
Sep 13, 2011	20 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M4.0	127 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2011	7 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M4.0	128 km	5 km
Sep 4, 2001	2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.0	130 km	5 km
Feb 6, 2016	Colorado	M4.0	104 km	2 km
Aug 20, 2015	7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado	M3.9	107 km	1 km
Mar 10, 2023	5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.9	123 km	4 km
Aug 23, 2016	18 km SSW of Weston, CO	M3.9	108 km	4 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

40 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 31, 1955	EF3	62 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 10, 1997	EF2	85 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 10, 1955	EF2	28 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 17, 1953	EF2	20 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 29, 2014	EF1	76 km	2.3 mi	0
Aug 16, 2008	EF1	50 km	0.3 mi	0
Mar 19, 1995	EF1	26 km	0.1 mi	0
May 25, 1993	EF1	98 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1991	EF1	93 km	6.5 mi	0
Jun 22, 1983	EF1	24 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 19, 1982	EF1	24 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 10, 1980	EF1	75 km	19.9 mi	0
May 5, 1980	EF1	40 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 25, 1956	EF1	32 km	0.1 mi	0
May 31, 2021	EF0	12 km	3.5 mi	0
Sep 1, 2018	EF0	58 km	0.3 mi	0
May 22, 2014	EF0	56 km	0.3 mi	0
May 20, 2013	EF0	45 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 25, 2012	EF0	48 km	1.4 mi	0
Jul 13, 2009	EF0	74 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SPRING CREEK (107,108 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	SPRING CREEK	107,108	90 km
2013	WEST FORK COMPLEX - EAST ZONE	34,441	75 km
2013	WEST FORK COMPLEX	18,775	79 km
1996	ARCHULETA	15,613	86 km
2006	MATO VEGA	13,126	82 km
1996	HONDO	8,258	84 km
2002	MILLION	7,923	60 km
2017	BONITA	7,754	78 km
2017	HONDITO	6,949	75 km
2022	MIDNIGHT	5,293	95 km
2010	MEDANO	4,887	82 km
2023	ALAMOSA RX UNIT 1 FY24	4,616	93 km
2010	H12	4,393	91 km
2002	MONTOYA	4,116	92 km
2019	MONTOYA SPRINGS	2,825	92 km
2023	DORADO/CA AND ADA DEL AGUA RX FY23	2,652	79 km
2023	QUARTZ RIDGE	2,584	58 km
2016	FY16 TIO GORDITO UNIT 1 RX	2,414	69 km
2003	BOLT	2,392	100 km
2019	GURULE	2,280	85 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	15°F (-9°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	24°F (-5°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	33°F (1°C)	0.6 in
April	40°F (5°C)	0.6 in
May	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in
June	59°F (15°C)	0.8 in
July	62°F (17°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
September	56°F (13°C)	1.3 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.0 in
November	32°F (-0°C)	0.8 in
December	20°F (-6°C)	0.6 in

Capulin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 15°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.4").

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