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Acopampa, Peru

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865 Population 6/sq mi density
9,321 ft Elevation 2,841 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Acopampa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.8 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,321 ft (2,841 m)
Area137.0 sq mi (354.9 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-9.2944°N, 77.6257°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.8"
123% above US avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 56 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 126 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 144 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 140 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 147 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 106 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 144 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 120 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 100 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 143 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 120 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 34 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 120 km
Mar 28, 2015 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.0 115 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 134 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 107 km
Nov 2, 2002 39 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M4.9 142 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 147 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 150 km
May 19, 1997 45 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M4.8 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 3 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
February 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.5 in
December 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in

Acopampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 47°F in June to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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