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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. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
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").