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Weather & Climate in Capaya, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Capaya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 70.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,676 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,676 ft (3,254 m) |
| Area | 142.9 sq mi (370.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.1175°N, 73.3211°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
254 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Aug 24, 2014 | 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru | M6.8 | 60 km | 101 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 113 km | 101 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru | M5.9 | 114 km | 101 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru | M5.9 | 142 km | 111 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 120 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2017 | 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru | M5.7 | 144 km | 97 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 77 km | 91 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 3 km NE of Alca, Peru | M5.6 | 127 km | 26 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 126 km | 107 km |
| May 10, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.5 | 124 km | 101 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 68 km | 96 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 75 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 2017 | 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru | M5.4 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2000 | 13 km SE of Alca, Peru | M5.4 | 141 km | 107 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 146 km | 114 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 68 km | 96 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 63 km | 87 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 16 km | 94 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 3 km E of Velinga, Peru | M5.2 | 133 km | 77 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 7.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in |
Capaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 42°F in January to 56°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.5").