Copacabana, Bolivia

Full City Profile

6,000 Population 45/sq mi density

12,720 ft Elevation 3,877 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Copacabana experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	48.5°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,720 ft (3,877 m)
Area	51.7 sq mi (133.8 km²)
Population Density	45/sq mi
Coordinates	-16.1699°N, 69.0792°W
Timezone	America/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"

6% below US avg

Snowfall 2.7"

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.20"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

328 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 9, 2025.

Sep 30, 2009	17 km ESE of Putina, Peru	M5.9	73 km
Jun 8, 2011	43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.9	112 km
Dec 2, 1991	23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.8	40 km
Jul 12, 2024	67 km E of Tarata, Peru	M5.6	138 km
Aug 6, 2005	59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru	M5.4	139 km
May 1, 1993	28 km SSE of Putina, Peru	M5.4	58 km
Jun 29, 2013	23 km SSE of Putina, Peru	M5.3	62 km
May 25, 2013	18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.3	81 km
Mar 25, 2000	3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru	M5.3	48 km
Dec 22, 1995	26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.3	42 km
Mar 22, 2010	7 km WNW of Juli, Peru	M5.3	47 km
Feb 24, 2002	53 km E of Chojata, Peru	M5.3	128 km
Feb 2, 2006	29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru	M5.3	134 km
May 7, 1996	5 km E of Caminaca, Peru	M5.2	138 km
Aug 12, 2001	27 km W of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.2	113 km
Sep 29, 2012	58 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.1	118 km
Feb 4, 2007	73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru	M5.1	118 km
Jan 10, 1995	23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru	M5.1	45 km
Mar 3, 2022	28 km NE of Pujocucho, Peru	M5.1	146 km
Jun 30, 2022	26 km ENE of Pujocucho, Peru	M5.1	148 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (164 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	164 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	168 km
Tacora	Stratovolcano(es)	5,980 m (19,619 ft)	Unknown	187 km
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	195 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	7.2 in	Wettest
February	51°F (10°C)	6.3 in
March	50°F (10°C)	5.0 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.5 in
May	47°F (8°C)	1.5 in
June	44°F (7°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
July	48°F (9°C)	0.4 in	Driest
August	46°F (8°C)	0.8 in
September	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.0 in
November	51°F (11°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
December	51°F (11°C)	5.5 in

Copacabana has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 44°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.4").

View full weather details →