El Capitan (Texas)

Mountain Prominent limestone peak in Texan Trans-Pecos region

Rising in West Texas, El Capitan is a desert landmark for hikers and photographers; visitors approach by dirt roads to study rock faces and wide Chihuahuan Desert views.

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El Capitan (Texas)
31.8773, -104.8580

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Climate

El Capitan (Texas)'s climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2° 11°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy

March

March is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 2°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
16°

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and breezy conditions.

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy

May

May is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
11° 25°

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 29°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 98 mm of rain.

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 25°

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 11°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy

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