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Acostambo, Peru

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901 Population 45/sq mi density
12,818 ft Elevation 3,907 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Acostambo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,818 ft (3,907 m)
Area20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates-12.3653°N, 75.0548°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

149 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 135 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 10 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 127 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 84 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 120 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 109 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 79 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 102 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 121 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 48 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 30 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 140 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 104 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 108 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 101 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 134 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 70 km
May 3, 1992 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru M5.0 95 km
Feb 18, 2025 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru M5.0 116 km
Apr 14, 2014 5 km WNW of Vilca, Peru M4.9 22 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 4.8 in Warmest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in Wettest
March 49°F (10°C) 5.1 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
July 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in
August 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
December 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in

Acostambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 47°F in June to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.4").

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