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Achaya, Peru

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117 Population 0/sq mi density
12,808 ft Elevation 3,904 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Achaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 364 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,808 ft (3,904 m)
Area269.4 sq mi (697.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-15.2852°N, 70.1615°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

344 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 44 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 64 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 148 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 66 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 41 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 15 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 98 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 148 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 100 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 114 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 21 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 68 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 95 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 32 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 45 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 119 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 117 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 34 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 99 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (165 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 165 km
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 178 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 178 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 190 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 5.9 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in
August 46°F (8°C) 0.3 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in Warmest
December 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in

Achaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 45°F in June to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.1").

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