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Weather & Climate in Achoma, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Achoma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 365 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 35.2 inches. The area receives 80.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,444 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 365 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,444 ft (3,488 m) |
| Area | 113.1 sq mi (292.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.6608°N, 71.7008°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
732 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 142 km | 128 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 60 km | 136 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 28 km E of Lluta, Peru | M6.2 | 37 km | 123 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 16 km S of Uñon, Peru | M6.1 | 80 km | 110 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 106 km | 186 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru | M6.0 | 4 km | 7 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru | M5.9 | 140 km | 111 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 133 km | 126 km |
| Nov 4, 1990 | 15 km N of Iray, Peru | M5.8 | 99 km | 121 km |
| Nov 11, 1994 | 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru | M5.8 | 89 km | 121 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru | M5.8 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru | M5.8 | 20 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 140 km | 184 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 112 km | 144 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 3 km NE of Alca, Peru | M5.6 | 127 km | 26 km |
| Sep 8, 1996 | 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru | M5.6 | 145 km | 98 km |
| Jan 29, 2019 | 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru | M5.5 | 73 km | 112 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 26 km SE of Urasqui, Peru | M5.5 | 148 km | 93 km |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru | M5.5 | 135 km | 25 km |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 11 km SW of Tapay, Peru | M5.5 | 33 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sabancaya (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 22 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 50 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 73 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 139 km |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 37°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in |
Achoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 36°F in June to 44°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.1").