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Weather & Climate in Santo Domingo de Capillas, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santo Domingo de Capillas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,339 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,339 ft (3,456 m) |
| Area | 18.3 sq mi (47.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.7373°N, 75.2432°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
452 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Nov 12, 1996 | 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru | M7.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru | M6.4 | 113 km | 23 km |
| Jan 30, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M6.4 | 64 km | 43 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M6.3 | 62 km | 50 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru | M6.1 | 94 km | 57 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 99 km | 101 km |
| Mar 15, 2014 | 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru | M6.1 | 122 km | 20 km |
| Nov 13, 1996 | 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru | M6.1 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 1997 | 68 km S of Paracas, Peru | M6.1 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 46 km S of Paracas, Peru | M6.0 | 121 km | 35 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru | M6.0 | 113 km | 30 km |
| Feb 2, 2009 | 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M6.0 | 143 km | 21 km |
| Feb 18, 2014 | 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M5.9 | 61 km | 57 km |
| May 3, 2005 | central Peru | M5.9 | 148 km | 31 km |
| Aug 17, 2007 | 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.9 | 147 km | 49 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.8 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 25 km W of Santiago, Peru | M5.8 | 93 km | 35 km |
| Nov 15, 1996 | 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru | M5.8 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Nov 14, 1996 | 58 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru | M5.7 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru | M5.7 | 98 km | 50 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1996 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 14 | 147 km |
| 1687 | S. PERU | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in |
Santo Domingo de Capillas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 44°F in July to 50°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.0").