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Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia

Full City Profile

1,613 Population 7/sq mi density
13,048 ft Elevation 3,977 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Curahuara de Carangas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,048 ft (3,977 m)
Area244.2 sq mi (632.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-17.8427°N, 68.4088°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.5"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

487 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 21, 2025.

Nov 30, 1999 127 km ESE of Arica, Chile M6.6 143 km
Mar 23, 2015 94 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M6.4 98 km
Mar 6, 2011 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru M6.3 103 km
Dec 12, 1994 45 km E of Estique, Peru M6.3 132 km
Apr 1, 1997 73 km SE of Palca, Peru M6.2 129 km
Apr 1, 1997 90 km SE of Palca, Peru M6.2 114 km
May 14, 2012 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru M6.2 127 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 145 km
Apr 16, 2005 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru M5.8 135 km
May 17, 1990 48 km SE of Palca, Peru M5.8 131 km
Feb 25, 1990 76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M5.7 80 km
Feb 26, 2002 63 km SSE of Palca, Peru M5.6 146 km
Jul 12, 2024 67 km E of Tarata, Peru M5.6 118 km
Jan 29, 2014 97 km E of Arica, Chile M5.6 126 km
Aug 9, 2001 71 km SE of Palca, Peru M5.6 114 km
May 24, 2022 42 km ENE of Palca, Peru M5.5 128 km
Jun 26, 2010 129 km ESE of Arica, Chile M5.4 145 km
Feb 26, 2012 112 km ESE of Arica, Chile M5.4 142 km
Aug 6, 2005 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru M5.4 126 km
Nov 6, 1995 133 km S of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M5.4 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Parinacota (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Parinacota Stratovolcano 6,336 m (20,787 ft) 290 86 km
Taapaca Complex 5,860 m (19,226 ft) -320 119 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in Wettest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in
May 41°F (5°C) 0.1 in
June 38°F (3°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 38°F (3°C) 0.1 in
August 40°F (5°C) 0.2 in
September 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in
November 49°F (9°C) 1.1 in Warmest
December 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in

Curahuara de Carangas has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 38°F in June to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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