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Capillas, Peru

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175 Population 0/sq mi density
10,810 ft Elevation 3,295 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Capillas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,810 ft (3,295 m)
Area1,153.7 sq mi (2,988.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-13.2931°N, 75.5424°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

408 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 8, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 115 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru M6.4 127 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 98 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 104 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 74 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 121 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 147 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 114 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.0 132 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 99 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 97 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 120 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 143 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 115 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 112 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 122 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 58 km
Jul 2, 2012 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru M5.7 126 km
Jan 25, 2019 15 km WNW of Llipata, Peru M5.7 139 km
Aug 19, 2007 32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 115 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake 5,000 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
February 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 49°F (9°C) 1.3 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.2 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in
September 47°F (8°C) 0.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in

Capillas has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 45°F in June to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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