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Acarí, Peru

Arequipa · Peru

Acarí is a small town in Arequipa, Peru with a population of 4,445. Elevation: 548 ft (167 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,445 Population 11/sq mi density
548 ft Elevation 167 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
0.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Acarí

Acarí is a town in the Arequipa region of Peru. It has a population of 4,445 and sits at an elevation of 410 meters (1,350 ft). The town was near the epicenter of a magnitude 7.1 earthquake on January 14, 2018.

People

Population4,445
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain0.7 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Population4,445
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Coordinates-15.4239°, -74.6136°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceArequipa
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation0.7 inches (17 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Acarí

Acarí is a small town in Peru (Arequipa) with a population of 4,445. The city sits at an elevation of 548 feet (167 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Acarí enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 0.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 548 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above Peru avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Area395.0 sq mi (1,022.9 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-15.4239°N, 74.6136°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.7"
98% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

663 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 23, 2001 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru M8.4 140 km
Nov 12, 1996 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru M7.7 124 km
Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 48 km
Jan 14, 2018 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 40 km
Sep 25, 2013 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 47 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 145 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 100 km
Nov 13, 1996 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M6.1 133 km
Jun 29, 2024 34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.1 70 km
Nov 13, 1996 29 km WSW of San Juan, Peru M6.0 86 km
Jul 1, 1991 50 km SSE of San Juan, Peru M6.0 60 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 52 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 56 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 89 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 31 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 117 km
Jun 28, 2007 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 41 km
May 18, 2009 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 35 km
Jul 12, 2024 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 25 km
Jun 29, 2015 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2001 S. PERU Earthquake 8.8 m 103 140 km
1996 S. PERU Earthquake 0.4 m 14 124 km
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m - 47 km
2018 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m - 40 km
2013 S. PERU Earthquake 0.1 m - 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
April 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
June 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
November 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in

Acarí has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 60°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.2") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Acarí

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 41064 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 40265 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 40262 - - - -
Institución Educativa Nicolas De Pierola - - - -
Institución Educativa San Martin De Porres - - - -
Colegio 40262 - - - -
Colegio Nicolas de Pierola - - - -
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Museums in Acarí

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Sacaco

Clinics in Acarí

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Acarí

Banks in Acarí

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FONDESURCO

Stadiums & Teams in Acarí

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Acarí

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maria Reiche Neuman AirportNZCMedium Airport
Acarí Airbase Airport-Small Airport
Chala Airport-Small Airport
Jaquí Airport-Small Airport
Nuevo Acari Airport-Small Airport
San Juan de Marcona AirportSJASmall Airport
Yauca Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
162 m (532 ft)
Postal Code
04550

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Acarí

What is the population of Acarí?

Acarí has a population of 4,445 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 395.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Acarí?

Acarí enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.7 inches.

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