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Mecapaca, Bolivia

Full City Profile

13,289 Population 53/sq mi density
9,416 ft Elevation 2,870 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Mecapaca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,416 ft (2,870 m)
Area252.8 sq mi (654.8 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates-16.6683°N, 68.0181°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.9"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 18, 2025.

Feb 4, 2007 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 131 km
Jan 10, 1995 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 133 km
May 8, 2001 77 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M5.0 143 km
Apr 10, 2024 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia M5.0 83 km
Feb 6, 1994 26 km S of Desaguadero, Peru M4.9 105 km
Aug 12, 2023 78 km SSE of Desaguadero, Peru M4.8 113 km
Jun 2, 2014 17 km WSW of Desaguadero, Peru M4.7 126 km
Jan 17, 2010 34 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.6 148 km
Nov 27, 2013 40 km SW of Desaguadero, Peru M4.6 141 km
Mar 28, 1998 Peru-Bolivia border region M4.6 139 km
Mar 27, 2008 8 km E of Tiahuanaco, Bolivia M4.6 63 km
Jul 4, 1998 57 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.5 148 km
Sep 7, 2015 28 km SSW of Desaguadero, Peru M4.5 118 km
Jan 18, 2025 13 km SSE of Yunguyo, Peru M4.5 114 km
Nov 21, 1990 79 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M4.5 150 km
Jun 26, 2011 33 km WSW of Desaguadero, Peru M4.5 139 km
Jul 30, 2004 13 km NE of Lahuachaca, Bolivia M4.4 82 km
Aug 3, 2004 16 km NNW of Lahuachaca, Bolivia M4.4 70 km
Jan 1, 1991 38 km SW of Desaguadero, Peru M4.4 135 km
Dec 1, 2013 38 km S of Patacamaya, Bolivia M4.4 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.0 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
June 44°F (6°C) 0.2 in
July 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 45°F (7°C) 0.5 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in Warmest
December 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in

Mecapaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 43°F in July to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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