Achoma, Peru
Arequipa · Peru
Achoma is a small town in Arequipa, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 11,444 ft (3,488 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Achoma
Achoma es un pueblo enclavado en el Cañón del Colca en la Provincia de Caylloma, Departamento de Arequipa, Perú.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 11,444 ft (3,488 m) |
| Coordinates | -15.6608°, -71.7008° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Arequipa |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.2 inches (893 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 80.9 inches (206 cm) |
About Achoma
Achoma is a small town in Peru (Arequipa) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 11,444 feet (3,488 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,444 ft (3,488 m) |
| Area | 113.1 sq mi (292.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.6608°S, 71.7008°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sabancaya (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 22 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 50 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 73 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 139 km |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 169 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 37°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in |
Achoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 36°F in June to 44°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.1").
Schools in Achoma
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 40376 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Daniel Alcides Carrion | - | - | - | - |
Restaurants in Achoma
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Achoma
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Achoma
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rodríguez Ballón International Airport | AQP | Large Airport |
| Chivay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Orcopampa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Siguas Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Achoma
What is the weather like in Achoma?
Achoma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 80.9 inches of snow.
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