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Weather & Climate in Acos, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Acos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 52.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 45.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,128 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average38.8°F
28% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,128 ft (3,087 m)
Area64.0 sq mi (165.9 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-13.9506°N, 71.7386°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.7"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 45.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.77"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

249 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 106 km 105 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 127 km 180 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 80 km 126 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 107 km 33 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 60 km 92 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 100 km 91 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 83 km 144 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 131 km 197 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 140 km 202 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 108 km 33 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 76 km 114 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 101 km 111 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 107 km 96 km
Apr 21, 2015 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 99 km 153 km
Apr 20, 1990 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 108 km 144 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 111 km 87 km
May 5, 2003 17 km WSW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 120 km 171 km
May 21, 2013 25 km WSW of Ocoruro, Peru M5.2 138 km 103 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 149 km 28 km
Aug 9, 2006 12 km WNW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 120 km 29 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 49 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 6.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 6.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.2 in
August 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in Warmest
December 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in

Acos has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 39°F in January to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.8") and June the driest (0.2").

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