Capulin, New Mexico

Summary

Capulin is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Union County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 66 as of the 2010 census. Capulin had a post office until August 13, 2011; it still has its own ZIP code, 88414.[4][5] U.S. routes 64 and 87 pass through the community.

Capulin, New Mexico
Census-designated place
Capulin is located in New Mexico
Capulin
Capulin
Capulin is located in the United States
Capulin
Capulin
Coordinates: 36°44′28″N 103°59′37″W / 36.74111°N 103.99361°W / 36.74111; -103.99361
CountryUnited States
StateNew Mexico
CountyUnion
Area
 • Total1.48 sq mi (3.84 km2)
 • Land1.48 sq mi (3.84 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
6,844 ft (2,086 m)
Population
 • Total61
 • Density41.11/sq mi (15.87/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
88414
Area code575
GNIS feature ID902195[3]

History edit

It was known as Dedman from 1909 to 1922, after railroad superintendent E.J. Dedman.[6]

Geography edit

Capulin Volcano National Monument is located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north of Capulin. The town was named after the volcano by Hispanic settlers after the Civil War.

Climate edit

Climate data for Capulin, New Mexico, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1995–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 70
(21)
75
(24)
82
(28)
86
(30)
93
(34)
100
(38)
97
(36)
95
(35)
94
(34)
87
(31)
80
(27)
71
(22)
100
(38)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 62.6
(17.0)
65.5
(18.6)
74.4
(23.6)
79.1
(26.2)
84.5
(29.2)
93.7
(34.3)
93.8
(34.3)
90.7
(32.6)
87.9
(31.1)
81.4
(27.4)
73.7
(23.2)
64.5
(18.1)
94.9
(34.9)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 46.1
(7.8)
48.8
(9.3)
56.7
(13.7)
64.1
(17.8)
73.6
(23.1)
82.6
(28.1)
85.6
(29.8)
82.8
(28.2)
77.4
(25.2)
66.9
(19.4)
54.5
(12.5)
45.9
(7.7)
65.4
(18.6)
Daily mean °F (°C) 30.5
(−0.8)
33.4
(0.8)
40.5
(4.7)
47.7
(8.7)
56.6
(13.7)
65.9
(18.8)
69.8
(21.0)
67.7
(19.8)
61.7
(16.5)
50.1
(10.1)
38.4
(3.6)
30.1
(−1.1)
49.4
(9.7)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 14.9
(−9.5)
18.0
(−7.8)
24.3
(−4.3)
31.2
(−0.4)
39.5
(4.2)
49.1
(9.5)
54.0
(12.2)
52.6
(11.4)
46.0
(7.8)
33.2
(0.7)
22.3
(−5.4)
14.4
(−9.8)
33.3
(0.7)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −6.9
(−21.6)
−3.5
(−19.7)
2.6
(−16.3)
16.2
(−8.8)
23.9
(−4.5)
37.7
(3.2)
46.9
(8.3)
44.6
(7.0)
32.0
(0.0)
16.1
(−8.8)
2.7
(−16.3)
−5.2
(−20.7)
−12.4
(−24.7)
Record low °F (°C) −17
(−27)
−24
(−31)
−12
(−24)
6
(−14)
13
(−11)
28
(−2)
34
(1)
38
(3)
22
(−6)
−2
(−19)
−13
(−25)
−20
(−29)
−24
(−31)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.51
(13)
0.50
(13)
0.98
(25)
0.96
(24)
1.46
(37)
2.31
(59)
3.60
(91)
2.87
(73)
1.93
(49)
1.10
(28)
0.62
(16)
0.76
(19)
17.60
(447)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 6.4
(16)
5.4
(14)
7.7
(20)
4.6
(12)
0.7
(1.8)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
2.4
(6.1)
4.6
(12)
9.1
(23)
40.9
(104.9)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 4.6 4.8 5.8 6.1 7.4 9.5 12.8 11.2 6.6 5.0 3.7 4.8 82.3
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 3.9 2.9 3.5 2.1 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 2.0 4.4 20.1
Source 1: NOAA[7]
Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 2006–2020)[8]

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202061
U.S. Decennial Census[9][2]

References edit

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  3. ^ "Capulin". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  4. ^ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  5. ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  6. ^ Julyan, Robert (1996). The Place Names of New Mexico. University of New Mexico Press. p. 63. ISBN 0826316891.
  7. ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Capulin, NM". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  8. ^ "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Albuquerque". National Weather Service. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.