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Acora, Peru

Puno · Peru

Acora is a small town in Puno, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 12,608 ft (3,843 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,608 ft Elevation 3,843 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
42.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Acora

Acora District is one of fifteen districts of the Puno Province in the Puno Region, Peru.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Sunny Days363/yr
Elevation12,608 ft (3,843 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation12,608 ft (3,843 m)
Coordinates-15.9739°, -69.7974°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePuno
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation42.1 inches (1,069 mm)
Annual Snowfall26.2 inches (67 cm)

About Acora

Acora is a small town in Peru (Puno) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 12,608 feet (3,843 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 40°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Acora has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 12,608 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below Peru avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,608 ft (3,843 m)
Area726.9 sq mi (1,882.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-15.9739°N, 69.7974°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above Peru avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.10"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

470 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 130 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 145 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 113 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 125 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 127 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 97 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 72 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 127 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 106 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 56 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 105 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 129 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 101 km
May 12, 2021 2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru M5.4 147 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 55 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 87 km
Apr 14, 1995 14 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 106 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 33 km
Feb 24, 2002 53 km E of Chojata, Peru M5.3 73 km
Dec 22, 1995 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia M5.3 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tutupaca (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 132 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 133 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 141 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 187 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 7.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 7.0 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 40°F (5°C) 0.2 in
August 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in Warmest
December 51°F (10°C) 5.2 in

Acora has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 40°F in January to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Acora

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 70757
Institución Educativa No. 70089
Institución Educativa Andres Avelino Caceres
Institución Educativa No. 70099
Institución Educativa No. 70105
Institución Educativa No. 70108
Institución Educativa 70115 Maria Asuncion Galindo
Institución Educativa Julio Gonzales Ruiz
Institución Educativa No. 70741
Institución Educativa Nur
Acora
Institución Educativa Aymara
Institución Educativa No. 70075
Institución Educativa Alfonso Torres Luna
Institución Educativa No. 70078
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Museums in Acora

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Coca & Customs Museum
Museo Carlos Dreyer
Museo Marina de Guerra
Museo Wawamarka
Yavari

Libraries in Acora

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central Universidad nacional del Altiplano0.0
Centro de documentación Puno0.0

Farmers Markets in Acora

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asociación de Comerciantes San Francisco de Asis
Food Booths
Mercado BellaVista
Mercado Central
Mercado Central Ilave
Mercado Laykakota
Mercado Niño San Salvador de Alto Puno
Mercado Nuevo San Miguel
Mercado Progreso
Mercado ropa usada deportiva
Mercado ropa usada empieza
mercado ropa usada. empieza. viernes?
Mercado Unión y Dignidad
Mercado Yanacancha
Parador turístico artesanal
Vírgen de Natividad de Platería

Hotels in Acora

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Titilaka

Clinics in Acora

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acora
Centro de Atención Primaria II Acora - Red Asistencial Puno

Gas Stations in Acora

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #3170927010
PE #3170927340
PE #4214684535

Banks in Acora

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación
Caja Los Andes

Stadiums & Teams in Acora

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Acora

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Inca Manco Capac International AirportJULLarge Airport
Copacabana AirportSmall Airport
Ventilla AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Acora

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo de San Juan Evangelista
Templo de San Pedro y San Pablo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,841 m (12,602 ft)
Postal Code
21511

🇵🇪 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 Acora?

Acora has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 40°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.1 inches, with 26.2 inches of snow.

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