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Weather & Climate in Acochaca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Acochaca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,331 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,331 ft (2,844 m) |
| Area | 89.0 sq mi (230.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.1148°N, 77.3681°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 52 km | 117 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M5.5 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 110 km | 126 km |
| May 8, 2017 | 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 138 km | 65 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 150 km | 48 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 134 km | 53 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.0 | 150 km | 53 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 36 km | 29 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.9 | 139 km | 113 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru | M4.9 | 121 km | 15 km |
| Aug 7, 2012 | 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 131 km | 120 km |
| Aug 25, 2002 | 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.8 | 144 km | 16 km |
| Sep 3, 2019 | 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 131 km | 118 km |
| May 14, 2014 | 25 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.7 | 148 km | 28 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 128 km | 48 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 2 km S of Coishco, Peru | M4.7 | 138 km | 73 km |
| Aug 17, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru | M4.7 | 107 km | 92 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru | M4.7 | 94 km | 129 km |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 5 km WSW of Coishco, Peru | M4.6 | 142 km | 79 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 36 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in |
Acochaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 43°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.3").