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Weather & Climate in Acocro, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Acocro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 45.3 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,669 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
38°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,669 ft (3,252 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.2191°N, 74.0420°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
129 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 86 km | 101 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 140 km | 104 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 86 km | 107 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 112 km | 96 km |
| May 10, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.5 | 99 km | 101 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 116 km | 94 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 47 km | 72 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 58 km | 81 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 149 km | 90 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 108 km | 93 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 101 km | 109 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 147 km | 70 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 47 km | 84 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 56 km | 60 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 132 km | 87 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 100 km | 108 km |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru | M5.0 | 48 km | 79 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.0 | 100 km | 80 km |
| Jun 1, 2016 | 20 km SSW of Pilpichaca, Peru | M4.9 | 113 km | 83 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in |
Acocro has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 38°F in July to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.4").