Accocunca, Peru

Full City Profile

247 Population 1/sq mi density

13,146 ft Elevation 4,007 meters

43°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Accocunca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)

Annual Average	43.4°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13,146 ft (4,007 m)
Area	337.8 sq mi (875.0 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-14.7779°N, 71.2515°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"

13% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.17"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

525 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022	10 km W of Azángaro, Peru	M7.2	104 km
Mar 1, 2019	22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru	M7.0	118 km
Jul 8, 2008	28 km E of Lluta, Peru	M6.2	145 km
Oct 8, 1998	16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru	M6.2	150 km
Jul 12, 2009	10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru	M6.1	92 km
May 31, 2020	19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru	M6.1	80 km
Jul 17, 2013	3 km ESE of Maca, Peru	M6.0	111 km
Jun 16, 1994	5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru	M6.0	116 km
Nov 27, 1999	10 km S of Langui, Peru	M5.9	28 km
Sep 13, 2010	21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.9	54 km
Sep 5, 2009	12 km N of Nicasio, Peru	M5.8	114 km
Apr 12, 1998	9 km N of Madrigal, Peru	M5.8	103 km
Dec 4, 2001	20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru	M5.8	150 km
Oct 26, 2001	16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru	M5.8	81 km
Mar 15, 2009	29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.7	102 km
May 3, 2020	13 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.7	101 km
May 24, 2003	10 km W of Pichigua, Peru	M5.6	31 km
Oct 28, 2003	21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.6	90 km
Apr 20, 1994	8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru	M5.6	89 km
Feb 16, 2001	11 km W of Lampa, Peru	M5.5	105 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (68 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Quimsachata	Lava dome	3,693 m (12,116 ft)	-4450	68 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	130 km
Andahua-Orcopampa	Pyroclastic cone(s)	4,713 m (15,463 ft)	1490	136 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	150 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	160 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	7.2 in	Wettest
February	46°F (8°C)	6.7 in
March	46°F (8°C)	5.8 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.2 in
May	41°F (5°C)	0.5 in
June	38°F (3°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	37°F (3°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
August	39°F (4°C)	0.3 in
September	43°F (6°C)	1.0 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.6 in
November	46°F (8°C)	2.7 in
December	47°F (8°C)	5.0 in	Warmest

Accocunca has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 37°F in July to 47°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.1").

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