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Weather & Climate in Capachica, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Capachica experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,687 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 364 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,687 ft (3,867 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.6419°N, 69.8308°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
388 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 26, 2022 | 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru | M7.2 | 96 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 109 km | 267 km |
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 134 km | 128 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 94 km | 199 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 107 km | 186 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 66 km | 200 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 59 km | 255 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 73 km | 210 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 63 km | 241 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 121 km | 212 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 144 km | 190 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 79 km | 184 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 98 km | 207 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 77 km | 210 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 6 km S of Lampa, Peru | M5.4 | 62 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 52 km | 260 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.3 | 127 km | 153 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 53 km E of Chojata, Peru | M5.3 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Nov 13, 1993 | 2 km N of Chojata, Peru | M5.3 | 126 km | 123 km |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 14 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.3 | 79 km | 203 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 153 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 164 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 176 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in |
Capachica has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 45°F in July to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.2").