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Achacachi, Bolivia

Full City Profile

8,447 Population 21/sq mi density
12,621 ft Elevation 3,847 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Achacachi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,621 ft (3,847 m)
Area396.6 sq mi (1,027.2 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates-16.0471°N, 68.6853°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

193 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 9, 2025.

Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 85 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 145 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 68 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 81 km
May 25, 2013 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.3 120 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 90 km
Dec 22, 1995 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia M5.3 56 km
Jun 29, 2013 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.3 83 km
Mar 22, 2010 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru M5.3 90 km
Feb 4, 2007 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 139 km
Jan 10, 1995 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 82 km
Sep 29, 2012 58 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.1 148 km
Apr 10, 2024 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia M5.0 137 km
Apr 3, 2016 4 km NNE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.9 131 km
Feb 6, 1994 26 km S of Desaguadero, Peru M4.9 90 km
Jan 9, 1994 23 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.9 136 km
Jul 14, 2011 29 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M4.9 72 km
May 10, 1990 5 km S of Juli, Peru M4.9 85 km
Aug 28, 2015 16 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.8 140 km
Aug 1, 2005 35 km NW of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 5.8 in Wettest
February 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
June 40°F (5°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 40°F (5°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 42°F (6°C) 0.5 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
December 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in Warmest

Achacachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 40°F in July to 49°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.2").

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