Acora, Peru

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12,608 ft Elevation 3,843 meters

43°F Avg Temperature 6°C

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. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)

Annual Average	43.1°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	40°F (5°C)
Sunny Days	363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,608 ft (3,843 m)
Area	726.9 sq mi (1,882.7 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	-15.9739°N, 69.7974°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"

11% above US 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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