Capachica, Peru

Full City Profile

537 Population 243/sq mi density

12,687 ft Elevation 3,867 meters

48°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Capachica experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 364 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	47.8°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	49°F (9°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,687 ft (3,867 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density	243/sq mi
Coordinates	-15.6419°N, 69.8308°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"

9% below US avg

Snowfall 9.7"

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.17"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

388 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022	10 km W of Azángaro, Peru	M7.2	96 km
Mar 1, 2019	22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru	M7.0	109 km
May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	134 km
Jul 12, 2009	10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru	M6.1	94 km
May 31, 2020	19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru	M6.1	107 km
Jun 16, 1994	5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru	M6.0	66 km
Sep 30, 2009	17 km ESE of Putina, Peru	M5.9	59 km
Sep 5, 2009	12 km N of Nicasio, Peru	M5.8	73 km
Dec 2, 1991	23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.8	63 km
Oct 26, 2001	16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru	M5.8	121 km
Mar 15, 2009	29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.7	144 km
May 3, 2020	13 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.7	79 km
Apr 20, 1994	8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru	M5.6	98 km
Feb 16, 2001	11 km W of Lampa, Peru	M5.5	77 km
Jun 29, 2001	6 km S of Lampa, Peru	M5.4	62 km
May 1, 1993	28 km SSE of Putina, Peru	M5.4	52 km
May 25, 2013	18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.3	127 km
Feb 24, 2002	53 km E of Chojata, Peru	M5.3	102 km
Nov 13, 1993	2 km N of Chojata, Peru	M5.3	126 km
Apr 14, 1995	14 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.3	79 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (153 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	153 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	164 km
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	176 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	192 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (9°C)	7.2 in	Wettest
February	51°F (11°C)	6.1 in
March	51°F (11°C)	5.4 in
April	50°F (10°C)	2.4 in
May	48°F (9°C)	0.9 in
June	46°F (8°C)	0.2 in	Driest
July	45°F (7°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
August	47°F (8°C)	0.4 in
September	49°F (9°C)	1.7 in
October	51°F (11°C)	1.9 in
November	52°F (11°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
December	52°F (11°C)	5.4 in

Capachica has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 45°F in July to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.2").

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