Santo Domingo de Capilla, Peru

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803 Population 5/sq mi density

5,827 ft Elevation 1,776 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Santo Domingo de Capilla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	54.7°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	44°F (6°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,827 ft (1,776 m)
Area	151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	-6.2446°N, 78.8553°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"

9% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.40"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Jun 12, 2025	13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru	M5.0	119 km
Apr 6, 1991	13 km NE of Olleros, Peru	M5.0	147 km
Jul 14, 2002	29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru	M5.0	98 km
Mar 7, 2019	8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru	M4.9	44 km
Jul 21, 2021	7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru	M4.9	116 km
Apr 28, 1990	15 km NW of Sallique, Peru	M4.8	99 km
Nov 14, 2013	13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru	M4.7	86 km
Dec 14, 1996	26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru	M4.7	138 km
Jan 25, 1993	15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru	M4.7	66 km
Jan 12, 2008	9 km SSE of Saña, Peru	M4.7	115 km
Jun 10, 2000	5 km N of Pátapo, Peru	M4.6	100 km
Dec 26, 1990	54 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M4.6	138 km
Jun 20, 1994	2 km NE of Celendín, Peru	M4.6	105 km
Mar 16, 2008	1 km NE of Motupe, Peru	M4.6	95 km
Jun 13, 2003	14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru	M4.6	97 km
Jul 27, 2004	26 km N of Bellavista, Peru	M4.6	94 km
May 12, 2015	11 km SSW of Sondorillo, Peru	M4.5	112 km
Jan 13, 2014	35 km N of La Peca, Peru	M4.5	115 km
Mar 27, 2000	19 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru	M4.5	137 km
Mar 10, 2006	15 km NE of San Ignacio, Peru	M4.5	133 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (6°C)	3.1 in	Coldest
February	62°F (17°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
March	62°F (17°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
April	62°F (17°C)	4.2 in
May	61°F (16°C)	2.4 in
June	60°F (16°C)	1.5 in
July	54°F (12°C)	1.3 in	Driest
August	60°F (16°C)	1.4 in
September	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.3 in
November	62°F (17°C)	2.7 in
December	62°F (17°C)	2.2 in

Santo Domingo de Capilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 44°F in January to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.3").

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