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Ancash, Peru

Capusa

Capusa is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 2,024 m above sea level. The climate is classified as cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now18°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:24
10.39° S, 77.49° WElevation 2,024 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02520
The year in Capusaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low20° / 12°
Rain this month20mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Capusa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in August

Coolest month12°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

49 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Weather in Capusa

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
18°C

Rain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 93%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct21°17°4.9 mm
Fri23 Oct20°17°2.3 mm
Sat24 Oct19°17°3.1 mm
Sun25 Oct21°17°2.6 mm
Mon26 Oct21°15°
Tue27 Oct19°15°1 mm
Wed28 Oct20°15°
Thu29 Oct21°16°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct21°16°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct22°16°

When to go to Capusa

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score565251708490919289756453
High19°19°19°19°19°19°19°20°20°20°20°20°
Low12°13°13°12°12°11°11°11°12°12°12°12°
Rain (mm)8312215269122129203249
Wet days11121387444571014

What's on in Capusa

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Capusa

Nature in Peru

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Capusa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Capusa

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.1Paramonga 67 km ←1966 · 111 km
6.9Paramonga 28 km ←1963 · 72 km
6.5Paramonga 82 km ←1995 · 124 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 133 km

Towns and villages around Capusa

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

02520

Places near Capusa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Capusa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Capusa.
What is the hottest month in Capusa?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Capusa?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Capusa?
December is the wettest month with about 49 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Capusa?
The postal code of Capusa is 02520.