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Acochaca, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Acochaca is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 9,331 ft (2,844 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,331 ft Elevation 2,844 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
43.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Acochaca

Acochaca

Acochaca or Aquchaka is one of two districts of the province Asunción in Peru.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation9,331 ft (2,844 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation9,331 ft (2,844 m)
Coordinates-9.1148°, -77.3681°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,094 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.1 inches (18 cm)

About Acochaca

Acochaca is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 9,331 feet (2,844 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Acochaca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,331 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below Peru avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,331 ft (2,844 m)
Area89.0 sq mi (230.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-9.1148°N, 77.3681°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above Peru avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.9 on Apr 19, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 52 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 131 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 110 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 142 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 138 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 150 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 134 km
Mar 28, 2015 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.0 150 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 36 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 139 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 121 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 131 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 144 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 131 km
May 14, 2014 25 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 148 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 128 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 138 km
Aug 17, 1998 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru M4.7 107 km
Aug 1, 2016 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru M4.7 94 km
Jul 23, 2013 5 km WSW of Coishco, Peru M4.6 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 36 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
June 51°F (11°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
August 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in Warmest
December 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in

Acochaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 43°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Acochaca

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 444
Institución Educativa 86781 Carlos Noriega
Institución Educativa 86342 Pedro Kochatzin
Institución Educativa 86344 Javier Heraud Perez
Institución Educativa 86899 Jesus El Buen Pastor
Institución Educativa 86828 Daniel Badiali
Institución Educativa 86886 Walter Peñaloza Ramela
Institución Educativa No. 86451
Institución Educativa No. 86455
Institución Educativa 86398 Antonio Brack Egg
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Museums in Acochaca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Chacas

Libraries in Acochaca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Acochaca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro comercial y de abastos
Centro Comercial Y De Abastos
Mercado

Restaurants in Acochaca

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante Campestre Sierra Norte

Monuments in Acochaca

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arco de Acochaca

Gas Stations in Acochaca

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grifo Primax

Breweries in Acochaca

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ucuchá Cerveza Artesanal

Stadiums & Teams in Acochaca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Acochaca

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
Caraz AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Postal Code
02310

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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What is the weather like in Acochaca?

Acochaca has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches, with 7.1 inches of snow.

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