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Ancash, Peru

Aco

Aco is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 2,229 m above sea level. It has a population of about 268 (2017). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population268
Local time09:46
10.50° S, 77.24° WElevation 2,229 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02480
The year in Acoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low19° / 10°
Rain this month26mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Aco at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in August

Coolest month10°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

62 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Weather in Aco

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
22°C

Showers · wind 3 km/h · humidity 46%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct23°17°11.9 mm
Mon26 Oct23°17°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct21°15°3.7 mm
Wed28 Oct21°13°9.2 mm
Thu29 Oct21°14°4.1 mm
Fri30 Oct22°13°
Sat31 Oct22°14°
Sun1 Nov21°14°2.2 mm
Mon2 Nov21°14°3.6 mm
Tue3 Nov21°15°0.7 mm

When to go to Aco

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555351708490919287736352
High18°18°18°18°18°19°19°20°20°19°19°18°
Low10°11°11°10°9°8°8°9°10°10°10°10°
Rain (mm)9212114463112129263962
Wet days11121387444571014

What's on in Aco

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Aco

Nature in Peru

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Aco

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.1Paramonga 67 km ←1966 · 134 km
6.9Paramonga 28 km ←1963 · 94 km
6.5Paramonga 82 km ←1995 · 148 km
6.1Huarmey 24 km ↖1970 · 135 km

Towns and villages around Aco

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

02480

Places near Aco

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Aco?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Aco.
What is the hottest month in Aco?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Aco?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Aco?
December is the wettest month with about 62 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Aco?
The postal code of Aco is 02480.