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Weather & Climate in Capachique, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Capachique has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winters average 85°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 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 77.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,406 feet.
Temperature
85°F Jan (29°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 85.6°F |
| 59% above US avg | |
| January Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,406 ft (2,867 m) |
| Area | 290.6 sq mi (752.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.8749°N, 78.3071°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 80 km | 130 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 122 km | 117 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.2 | 144 km | 58 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 121 km | 64 km |
| Jun 24, 2022 | near the coast of northern Peru | M5.1 | 141 km | 73 km |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.0 | 138 km | 68 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 143 km | 29 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 90 km | 77 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 67 km | 106 km |
| Apr 7, 1994 | 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru | M4.9 | 138 km | 60 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.8 | 144 km | 54 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 88 km | 63 km |
| Jun 29, 1993 | 49 km SW of Salaverry, Peru | M4.7 | 130 km | 70 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 2 km S of Coishco, Peru | M4.7 | 135 km | 73 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 70 km | 48 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M4.6 | 114 km | 75 km |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru | M4.6 | 97 km | 71 km |
| May 8, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.6 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 5 km WSW of Coishco, Peru | M4.6 | 136 km | 79 km |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 37 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.6 | 141 km | 74 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85°F (29°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in |
Capachique has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in June to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.5").