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Betanzos, Bolivia

Full City Profile

4,847 Population 6/sq mi density
10,922 ft Elevation 3,329 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Betanzos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,922 ft (3,329 m)
Area858.8 sq mi (2,224.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-19.5529°N, 65.4540°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.4"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 22, 2025.

Oct 10, 1990 68 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia M6.6 122 km
Jun 29, 2001 53 km W of Potosí, Bolivia M6.1 84 km
Jul 27, 2003 56 km N of Camargo, Bolivia M6.0 71 km
Aug 20, 2007 74 km W of Potosí, Bolivia M5.4 106 km
Jun 20, 1992 29 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia M5.3 139 km
Mar 1, 1998 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia M5.3 146 km
Sep 22, 2024 67 km S of Challapata, Bolivia M4.9 128 km
May 30, 2011 69 km NNE of Colchani, Bolivia M4.8 127 km
Apr 27, 2011 52 km WSW of Potosí, Bolivia M4.8 84 km
Mar 17, 2011 60 km NE of Colchani, Bolivia M4.7 125 km
Oct 11, 1994 57 km NE of Colchani, Bolivia M4.7 128 km
Jan 12, 2007 48 km NE of Colchani, Bolivia M4.7 134 km
Jan 9, 2009 45 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia M4.6 130 km
Aug 12, 2019 69 km WSW of Monteagudo, Bolivia M4.6 115 km
Mar 2, 2013 42 km NNE of Colchani, Bolivia M4.6 144 km
Oct 11, 2012 28 km NNW of Monteagudo, Bolivia M4.6 146 km
Jun 27, 2013 50 km NNW of Potosí, Bolivia M4.5 66 km
Feb 18, 2006 38 km NE of Uyuni, Bolivia M4.5 137 km
Jul 14, 2022 36 km ENE of Colquechaca, Bolivia M4.5 115 km
Mar 31, 1992 35 km N of Camargo, Bolivia M4.5 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jatun Mundo Quri Warani (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Jatun Mundo Quri Warani Lava dome(s) 5,438 m (17,841 ft) Unknown 110 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in Wettest
February 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
March 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.2 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.1 in
July 50°F (10°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
December 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in Warmest

Betanzos has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 50°F in July to 59°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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