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Capayán, Argentina

Catamarca · Argentina

Capayán is a small city in Catamarca, Argentina with a population of 6,358. Elevation: 1,378 ft (420 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,358 Population 2/sq mi density
1,378 ft Elevation 420 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
17.3 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Catamarca Timezone

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About Capayán

The Capayán were an Indigenous people, now extinct, that lived in Argentine territory.

People

Population6,358
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain17.3 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Population6,358
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Coordinates-28.7744°, -66.0475°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Catamarca
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceCatamarca
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation17.3 inches (440 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Capayán

Capayán is a small city in Argentina (Catamarca) with a population of 6,358. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet (420 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.3 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Catamarca.

Climate in Capayán

Capayán has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (28.2°C), the coldest is Jul (12.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 399 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.2°C / 83°F 21.9° / 34.4° 78.9
Feb 27°C / 81°F 21° / 33° 71.4
Mar 25.3°C / 78°F 19.1° / 31.5° 50.9
Apr 21.3°C / 70°F 14.9° / 27.7° 28.0
May 16.7°C / 62°F 9.9° / 23.5° 12.9
Jun 12.7°C / 55°F 5.2° / 20.2° 6.7
Jul 12.4°C / 54°F 4.3° / 20.4° 3.9
Aug 15.7°C / 60°F 7.3° / 24.1° 2.7
Sep 20°C / 68°F 12.3° / 27.8° 10.6
Oct 24.3°C / 76°F 17.2° / 31.4° 25.1
Nov 26.4°C / 80°F 19.9° / 32.9° 43.0
Dec 27.8°C / 82°F 20.9° / 34.6° 64.7
Capayán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above Argentina avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Area2,889.2 sq mi (7,482.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-28.7744°N, 66.0475°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Catamarca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
54% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

318 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 18, 2025.

Sep 7, 2004 12 km SSW of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina M6.4 30 km
May 28, 2002 39 km S of Arauco, Argentina M6.0 75 km
May 25, 1999 31 km SE of Londres, Argentina M5.8 128 km
Apr 21, 2001 6 km NNW of Chilecito, Argentina M5.8 148 km
Apr 3, 2009 39 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.7 117 km
May 15, 2001 49 km NW of Pomán, Argentina M5.6 94 km
Aug 12, 2009 49 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.5 116 km
Jul 8, 2006 57 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.5 133 km
Mar 5, 2020 39 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.5 147 km
May 1, 2025 56 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.4 141 km
Jul 31, 2011 32 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.4 123 km
Jun 22, 1998 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina M5.4 108 km
Jul 7, 2000 55 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.3 101 km
Jun 22, 2011 48 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.3 104 km
Sep 25, 2019 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina M5.3 121 km
Apr 6, 1997 33 km WSW of Capayán, Argentina M5.3 34 km
May 24, 2019 46 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.2 115 km
Jan 19, 2010 26 km SW of Aguilares, Argentina M5.2 134 km
Sep 10, 1993 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina M5.2 123 km
May 19, 2016 46 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.1 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Wettest
February 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
March 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in Warmest

Capayán has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 52°F in July to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Capayán

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Valle Viejo - AAC+ 32 kbps

Airports Near Capayán

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitan V A Almonacid AirportIRJMedium Airport
Coronel Felipe Varela International AirportCTCMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Catamarca
Elevation
445 m (1,460 ft)

🇦🇷 About Argentina

Capital Buenos Aires
Population 44,494,502
Area 2,766,890 km²
GDP (USD) $649,461,687,959
GDP per capita $14,262
HDI 0.849
Life expectancy 77.4 years
Internet users 89.2%
Urban population 92.2%
Currency ARS (Peso)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish
Calling code +54
TLD .ar
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Argentina

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Mar 24 Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice Día Nacional de la Memoria por la Verdad y la Justicia
Apr 2 Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas War Día del Veterano y de los Caídos en la Guerra de Malvinas
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajador
May 25 May Revolution Día de la Revolución de Mayo
Jun 15 Anniversary of the Passing of General Martín Miguel de Güemes Paso a la Inmortalidad del General Martín Miguel de Güemes
Jun 20 General Manuel Belgrano Memorial Day Paso a la Inmortalidad del General Manuel Belgrano
Jul 9 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 17 General José de San Martín Memorial Day Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín
Oct 12 Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural
Nov 23 National Sovereignty Day Día de la Soberanía Nacional
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Day Día de la Inmaculada Concepción de María
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Capayán

What is the population of Capayán?

Capayán has a population of 6,358 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,889.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Capayán?

Capayán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.3 inches.

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