La Capilla, Peru

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214 Population 16/sq mi density

6,043 ft Elevation 1,842 meters

91°F Avg Temperature 33°C

La Capilla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 91°F (33°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

86°F Jan (30°C) 93°F Jul (34°C)

Annual Average	90.6°F
	68% above US avg
January Average	86°F (30°C)
July Average	93°F (34°C)
Sunny Days	354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,043 ft (1,842 m)
Area	13.7 sq mi (35.6 km²)
Population Density	16/sq mi
Coordinates	-16.7569°N, 71.1792°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.7"

72% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

745 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jul 7, 2001	51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru	M7.6	129 km
May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	58 km
Jun 26, 2001	34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru	M6.7	121 km
Oct 8, 1998	16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru	M6.2	75 km
Jul 8, 2008	28 km E of Lluta, Peru	M6.2	105 km
Jul 17, 2013	3 km ESE of Maca, Peru	M6.0	136 km
Dec 15, 1991	14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru	M5.9	117 km
Jun 23, 2001	21 km S of Pacocha, Peru	M5.8	122 km
Aug 3, 2000	59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru	M5.8	133 km
Jun 23, 2001	44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru	M5.8	127 km
Jan 27, 2004	31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru	M5.8	121 km
Jun 8, 1990	44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru	M5.7	114 km
Oct 25, 1996	9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru	M5.7	144 km
Aug 26, 2003	20 km ESE of Torata, Peru	M5.7	70 km
Jun 23, 2001	33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru	M5.6	129 km
Jun 24, 2001	22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru	M5.6	116 km
Jun 24, 2001	48 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru	M5.5	124 km
Jun 27, 2001	33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru	M5.5	131 km
Jun 25, 2001	9 km ENE of Locumba, Peru	M5.5	105 km
Jul 12, 2022	3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru	M5.5	4 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1604	S. PERU	Earthquake	5.0 m	174	127 km
1895	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	—	—	140 km
1715	PERU	Earthquake	—	—	73 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (39 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	39 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	73 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	91 km
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	115 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	130 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	145 km
Tacora	Stratovolcano(es)	5,980 m (19,619 ft)	Unknown	184 km
Andahua-Orcopampa	Pyroclastic cone(s)	4,713 m (15,463 ft)	1490	193 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	86°F (30°C)	0.8 in
February	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in	Wettest
March	59°F (15°C)	0.6 in
April	58°F (15°C)	0.0 in	Driest
May	57°F (14°C)	0.0 in
June	56°F (13°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
July	93°F (34°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
August	56°F (13°C)	0.0 in
September	57°F (14°C)	0.0 in
October	58°F (14°C)	0.0 in
November	58°F (15°C)	0.0 in
December	59°F (15°C)	0.1 in

La Capilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 56°F in June to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.9") and April the driest (0.0").

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