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Acochaca, Peru

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9,331 ft Elevation 2,844 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
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. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US 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 US 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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