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Weather & Climate in Capaso, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Capaso has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 32.1 inches. The area receives 76.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 14,442 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,442 ft (4,402 m) |
| Area | 217.9 sq mi (564.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.1837°N, 69.7447°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
849 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 127 km | 128 km |
| Mar 23, 2015 | 94 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M6.4 | 144 km | 130 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru | M6.3 | 102 km | 118 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 36 km | 148 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 73 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 126 km | 114 km |
| May 14, 2012 | 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 57 km | 106 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 90 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 137 km | 116 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru | M6.2 | 129 km | 37 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 81 km | 104 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 27 km | 146 km |
| Jul 13, 2005 | 13 km NE of Calana, Peru | M5.9 | 83 km | 80 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 48 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 101 km | 106 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 52 km | 119 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 34 km | 116 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 99 km | 32 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.7 | 115 km | 141 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 71 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.6 | 114 km | 113 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 42 km | 176 km |
| Feb 26, 2002 | 63 km SSE of Palca, Peru | M5.6 | 124 km | 92 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 9 km ENE of Locumba, Peru | M5.5 | 109 km | 74 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 149 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 48 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 69 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 105 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 127 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 134 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
Capaso has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 43°F in July to 51°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 8.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and May the driest (0.0").