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Weather & Climate in Unión Capiri, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Unión Capiri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 103.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,929 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,929 ft (588 m) |
| Area | 481.5 sq mi (1,247.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.0923°N, 74.7022°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
266 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 19, 1998 | 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.9 | 32 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2017 | 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.8 | 44 km | 32 km |
| Apr 9, 1991 | 34 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.8 | 145 km | 124 km |
| Feb 21, 2001 | 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.7 | 29 km | 33 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru | M5.6 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 2003 | 91 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.6 | 115 km | 129 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2013 | 46 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.4 | 137 km | 131 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 92 km | 54 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.4 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.4 | 37 km | 101 km |
| Mar 17, 1992 | 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.4 | 74 km | 130 km |
| Mar 10, 1998 | 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.3 | 27 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.3 | 32 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2005 | 49 km N of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.3 | 67 km | 126 km |
| Oct 5, 2016 | 23 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.3 | 145 km | 103 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 63 km | 14 km |
| Jul 2, 1995 | 44 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.3 | 148 km | 131 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 120 km | 90 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.2 | 46 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 8.9 in |
Unión Capiri has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 57°F in July to 75°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 71.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (2.6").