Laja, Bolivia
Full City Profile
18,023
Population
50/sq mi density
12,651 ft
Elevation
3,856 meters
47°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
Laja experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,651 ft (3,856 m) |
| Area | 357.1 sq mi (924.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.5333°S, 68.3833°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacora (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 40°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in |
Laja has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 40°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.2").