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Morochata, Bolivia

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504 Population 6/sq mi density
9,790 ft Elevation 2,984 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Morochata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,790 ft (2,984 m)
Area86.3 sq mi (223.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-17.2349°N, 66.5319°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 22, 1998 25 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia M6.6 129 km
Mar 15, 2019 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia M6.3 97 km
Jul 4, 2001 41 km NNE of Colomi, Bolivia M6.2 91 km
May 29, 1998 8 km WSW of Totora, Bolivia M5.4 145 km
May 26, 1998 13 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia M5.4 139 km
Mar 1, 1998 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia M5.3 137 km
May 22, 1998 Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia M5.3 114 km
Jun 13, 2010 35 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia M5.0 84 km
Mar 7, 2023 38 km ENE of Colomi, Bolivia M4.9 106 km
May 22, 1998 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia M4.8 127 km
Aug 31, 2001 12 km ENE of Totoral, Bolivia M4.7 140 km
Aug 10, 2004 16 km NE of Huanuni, Bolivia M4.7 106 km
Apr 1, 2019 25 km ENE of Oruro, Bolivia M4.6 83 km
Nov 9, 2001 4 km SE of Cliza, Bolivia M4.6 79 km
Jul 7, 2013 15 km E of Arani, Bolivia M4.6 104 km
Jul 11, 2009 16 km N of Tiquipaya, Bolivia M4.5 31 km
Nov 16, 2009 7 km ESE of Machacamarca, Bolivia M4.5 116 km
Mar 12, 2014 15 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia M4.5 102 km
Jul 12, 2001 5 km SW of Sacaba, Bolivia M4.5 53 km
Jan 10, 2016 34 km NNE of Colchani, Bolivia M4.5 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 7.2 in Wettest
February 55°F (13°C) 6.1 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 49°F (10°C) 0.8 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Warmest
December 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in

Morochata has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 46°F in July to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.5").

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