Location & Surroundings
Achaco is a settlement in Arequipa, Peru, at 4,125 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Orcopampa, 17 km to the northeast. The national capital Lima is about 615 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Rodriguez Ballon International Airport, about 145 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 22' 29" S, 72° 27' 22" W
- Elevation DEM: 4125 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:22
- Sunrise 05:13
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 40 min
Nearby
Weather in Achaco
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Achaco, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 11.0 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 1,007 W/m2.
Temperature
3.3 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NW (324 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,021.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 3.3 | 1.8 | 324 | 34 | 1,021.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.0 | 4.5 | 246 | 27 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 1,007.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.6 | 2.5 | 193 | 75 | 1,017.8 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 46 | 440.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.9 | 0.9 | 287 | 73 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.5 | 1.5 | 334 | 58 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 57.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.4 | 4.1 | 242 | 35 | 1,011.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 20 | 989.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.0 | 1.8 | 191 | 73 | 1,017.1 | 0.25 / 0.27 | 67 | 409.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.9 | 1.0 | 285 | 67 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 4.1 | 0.9 | 354 | 48 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 59.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.6 | 3.2 | 205 | 32 | 1,012.0 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 16 | 994.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.1 | 3.0 | 175 | 73 | 1,018.0 | 0.84 / 0.96 | 49 | 412.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 3.8 | 0.6 | 333 | 69 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 5.0 | 1.8 | 14 | 55 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 58.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Achaco?
Now 3.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 11.0 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 1,007 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Achaco today?
Sunrise around 05:13 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 40m.
What is the local time in Achaco?
Local time is 17:22. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Achaco?
Achaco is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Achaco?
DEM 4,125 m.
Where is Achaco located?
It is at -15.37465, -72.45601 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Achaco in?
It is in Peru.