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Capachique, Peru

Full City Profile

796 Population 3/sq mi density
9,406 ft Elevation 2,867 meters
86°F Avg Temperature 30°C
Capachique has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winters average 85°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

85°F Jan (29°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average85.6°F
59% above US avg
January Average85°F (29°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,406 ft (2,867 m)
Area290.6 sq mi (752.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-7.8749°N, 78.3071°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.5"
104% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 80 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 122 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 144 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 121 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 141 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 138 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 143 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 90 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 67 km
Apr 7, 1994 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru M4.9 138 km
Mar 20, 2003 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 144 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 88 km
Jun 29, 1993 49 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.7 130 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 135 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 70 km
Apr 6, 2013 23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.6 114 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 97 km
May 8, 2002 27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru M4.6 106 km
Jul 23, 2013 5 km WSW of Coishco, Peru M4.6 136 km
Apr 7, 2013 37 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 85°F (29°C) 3.7 in
February 49°F (10°C) 4.6 in
March 49°F (10°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
July 85°F (30°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
December 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in

Capachique has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in June to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.5").

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