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La Capilla, Colombia

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1,375 Population 22/sq mi density
8,451 ft Elevation 2,576 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
La Capilla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,451 ft (2,576 m)
Area62.3 sq mi (161.4 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates5.7049°N, 73.4753°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,277 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 96 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 141 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 131 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 40 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 88 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 126 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 133 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 130 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 124 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 125 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 117 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 136 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 122 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 131 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 38 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 132 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 98 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 139 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 121 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in Warmest
April 54°F (12°C) 5.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
June 53°F (11°C) 5.2 in
July 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 5.6 in Wettest
November 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
December 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in

La Capilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 52°F in July to 54°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.9").

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