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Patacamaya, Bolivia

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12,260 Population 50/sq mi density
12,710 ft Elevation 3,874 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Patacamaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,710 ft (3,874 m)
Area244.2 sq mi (632.5 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates-17.2361°N, 67.9144°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 29, 2025.

Jul 25, 2004 76 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M5.4 134 km
Feb 4, 2007 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 126 km
Apr 10, 2024 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia M5.0 61 km
Jun 13, 2010 35 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia M5.0 145 km
May 8, 2001 77 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M5.0 124 km
Feb 16, 2003 61 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M4.9 150 km
Feb 6, 1994 26 km S of Desaguadero, Peru M4.9 125 km
Jun 2, 2020 80 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.9 146 km
Aug 13, 1999 82 km E of Estique, Peru M4.9 144 km
Aug 11, 1993 62 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M4.8 129 km
Dec 24, 1998 80 km E of Estique, Peru M4.8 146 km
Aug 12, 2023 78 km SSE of Desaguadero, Peru M4.8 103 km
Dec 16, 2013 85 km ENE of Palca, Peru M4.8 140 km
Oct 21, 1990 81 km ENE of Estique, Peru M4.8 145 km
Jan 27, 1995 76 km E of Chuquitira, Peru M4.7 150 km
Dec 1, 1998 79 km E of Estique, Peru M4.7 146 km
Sep 4, 1997 72 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M4.7 133 km
Nov 5, 2013 63 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M4.7 146 km
Sep 23, 2000 56 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M4.6 145 km
Apr 1, 2019 25 km ENE of Oruro, Bolivia M4.6 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Parinacota (166 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Parinacota Stratovolcano 6,336 m (20,787 ft) 290 166 km
Taapaca Complex 5,860 m (19,226 ft) -320 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.3 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.2 in
August 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
September 47°F (9°C) 1.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in Warmest
December 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in

Patacamaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 41°F in June to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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