Weather & Climate in La Capilla, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Capilla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,451 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,451 ft (2,576 m) |
| Area | 62.3 sq mi (161.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7049°N, 73.4753°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,277 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jan 19, 1995 | 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia | M6.5 | 96 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 131 km | 155 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 40 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 88 km | 21 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 126 km | 160 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 133 km | 164 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 130 km | 155 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 124 km | 160 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 125 km | 162 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 117 km | 166 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 136 km | 158 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 131 km | 159 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 38 km | 142 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 132 km | 165 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 139 km | 164 km |
| May 28, 2023 | 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 121 km | 164 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 85 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in |
La Capilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 52°F in July to 54°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.9").