Acarí, Peru

Full City Profile

4,445 Population 11/sq mi density

548 ft Elevation 167 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

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. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 0.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	65.0°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	548 ft (167 m)
Area	395.0 sq mi (1,022.9 km²)
Population Density	11/sq mi
Coordinates	-15.4239°N, 74.6136°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.7"

98% below US 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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