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Huatajata, Bolivia

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3,700 Population 8/sq mi density
12,543 ft Elevation 3,823 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Huatajata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,543 ft (3,823 m)
Area445.8 sq mi (1,154.7 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-16.2089°N, 68.7004°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

227 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 97 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 131 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 73 km
Jul 12, 2024 67 km E of Tarata, Peru M5.6 150 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 89 km
Mar 22, 2010 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru M5.3 87 km
Jun 29, 2013 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.3 92 km
Dec 22, 1995 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia M5.3 65 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 89 km
May 25, 2013 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.3 108 km
Aug 12, 2001 27 km W of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.2 147 km
Feb 4, 2007 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 121 km
Jan 10, 1995 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 70 km
Sep 29, 2012 58 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.1 132 km
Apr 10, 2024 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia M5.0 119 km
May 8, 2001 77 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M5.0 148 km
Aug 13, 1999 82 km E of Estique, Peru M4.9 146 km
Jan 9, 1994 23 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.9 123 km
Jul 14, 2011 29 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M4.9 79 km
Feb 6, 1994 26 km S of Desaguadero, Peru M4.9 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (193 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 193 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 6.2 in Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 5.1 in Warmest
March 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
June 42°F (5°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 42°F (5°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 43°F (6°C) 0.5 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
December 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in

Huatajata has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 42°F in July to 51°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and June the driest (0.2").

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