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Weather & Climate in La Capilla, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Capilla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 91°F (33°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 10.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,043 feet.
Temperature
86°F Jan (30°C)
93°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 90.6°F |
| 68% above US avg | |
| January Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,043 ft (1,842 m) |
| Area | 13.7 sq mi (35.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.7569°N, 71.1792°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
745 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Jul 7, 2001 | 51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M7.6 | 129 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 58 km | 128 km |
| Jun 26, 2001 | 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru | M6.7 | 121 km | 24 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 75 km | 136 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 28 km E of Lluta, Peru | M6.2 | 105 km | 123 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru | M6.0 | 136 km | 7 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 117 km | 104 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru | M5.8 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2000 | 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M5.8 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru | M5.8 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2004 | 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru | M5.8 | 121 km | 57 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M5.7 | 114 km | 27 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 144 km | 116 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 70 km | 32 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2001 | 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2001 | 48 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M5.5 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.5 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 9 km ENE of Locumba, Peru | M5.5 | 105 km | 74 km |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru | M5.5 | 4 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 127 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 39 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 91 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 115 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 130 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 145 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86°F (30°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in |
La Capilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 56°F in June to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.9") and April the driest (0.0").