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Acas, Peru

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449 Population 2/sq mi density
12,139 ft Elevation 3,700 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Acas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,139 ft (3,700 m)
Area270.1 sq mi (699.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-10.4578°N, 77.3273°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.7"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 23, 1995 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru M6.5 139 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 97 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 134 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 103 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 129 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 122 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 139 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 144 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 131 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 114 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 83 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 120 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 115 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 87 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 94 km
Jul 29, 2004 61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.1 120 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 144 km
Jan 6, 2017 66 km WSW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 135 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 146 km
Mar 31, 2022 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 115 km
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 135 km
1966 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 3.0 m 110 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
February 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in
September 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in

Acas has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 45°F in June to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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