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Acopalca, Peru

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584 Population 5/sq mi density
12,802 ft Elevation 3,902 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
Acopalca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 159.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 36°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average35.6°F
34% below US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average36°F (2°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,802 ft (3,902 m)
Area123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-11.9876°N, 75.1019°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 159.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

179 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Feb 19, 1998 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.9 134 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 102 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 52 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 88 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 138 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 106 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 144 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 147 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 133 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 149 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 141 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 65 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 59 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 142 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 142 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 35 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 31 km
Aug 11, 2002 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.1 143 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 149 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 6.3 in Wettest
March 45°F (7°C) 5.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in
June 44°F (6°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 36°F (2°C) 0.8 in
August 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
September 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in Warmest
December 45°F (7°C) 5.1 in

Acopalca has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 35°F in January to 46°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.6").

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