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Colcapirhua, Bolivia

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52,732 Population 4,956/sq mi density
8,402 ft Elevation 2,561 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Colcapirhua experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,402 ft (2,561 m)
Area10.6 sq mi (27.6 km²)
Population Density4,956/sq mi
Coordinates-17.3857°N, 66.2381°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.73"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 22, 1998 25 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia M6.6 94 km
Mar 15, 2019 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia M6.3 65 km
Jul 4, 2001 41 km NNE of Colomi, Bolivia M6.2 70 km
May 22, 1998 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia M5.6 134 km
May 26, 1998 13 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia M5.4 104 km
May 29, 1998 8 km WSW of Totora, Bolivia M5.4 110 km
Mar 1, 1998 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia M5.3 109 km
May 22, 1998 Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia M5.3 82 km
Jun 13, 2010 35 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia M5.0 86 km
Mar 7, 2023 38 km ENE of Colomi, Bolivia M4.9 77 km
May 22, 1998 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia M4.8 92 km
Jul 2, 1998 10 km ESE of Totora, Bolivia M4.8 128 km
May 6, 2024 20 km SSE of Chimoré, Bolivia M4.8 125 km
Aug 31, 2001 12 km ENE of Totoral, Bolivia M4.7 133 km
Aug 10, 2004 16 km NE of Huanuni, Bolivia M4.7 102 km
May 23, 1998 17 km SE of Mizque, Bolivia M4.6 130 km
Apr 1, 2019 25 km ENE of Oruro, Bolivia M4.6 92 km
Apr 18, 2010 23 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia M4.6 136 km
Nov 9, 2001 4 km SE of Cliza, Bolivia M4.6 44 km
Aug 8, 1995 19 km SSW of Llallagua, Bolivia M4.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 6.7 in Wettest
February 64°F (18°C) 5.5 in
March 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 51°F (10°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
November 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest
December 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in

Colcapirhua has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 51°F in July to 67°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.7") and June the driest (0.2").

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