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Weather & Climate in Ccapi, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ccapi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 58.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10,932 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 38.0°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,932 ft (3,332 m) |
| Area | 29.5 sq mi (76.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.8532°N, 72.0822°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
222 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 6, 1991 | 15 km W of Lares, Peru | M7.0 | 84 km | 105 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 114 km | 126 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 79 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 21 km | 92 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 71 km | 91 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 109 km | 144 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 79 km | 114 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru | M5.4 | 126 km | 111 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2015 | 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru | M5.3 | 128 km | 153 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 70 km | 96 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 79 km | 87 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru | M5.3 | 135 km | 144 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 130 km | 70 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 58 km | 87 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 79 km | 91 km |
| Jul 6, 2014 | 7 km SE of Layo, Peru | M5.1 | 130 km | 67 km |
| Feb 9, 2014 | 44 km SSE of Cayarani, Peru | M5.0 | 135 km | 108 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 55 km | 80 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 87 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 5.1 in |
Ccapi has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 37°F in January to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.2").