Punata, Bolivia

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19,559 Population 384/sq mi density
8,960 ft Elevation 2,731 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Punata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation8,960 ft (2,731 m)
Area51.0 sq mi (132.0 km²)
Population Density384/sq mi
Coordinates17.5423°S, 65.8347°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.17"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 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 48 km
Mar 15, 2019 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia M6.3 38 km
Jul 4, 2001 41 km NNE of Colomi, Bolivia M6.2 61 km
May 22, 1998 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia M5.6 89 km
May 29, 1998 8 km WSW of Totora, Bolivia M5.4 64 km
May 26, 1998 13 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia M5.4 58 km
Apr 3, 1994 38 km NW of Comarapa, Bolivia M5.3 109 km
Mar 1, 1998 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia M5.3 85 km
May 22, 1998 Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia M5.3 52 km
Jun 13, 2010 35 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia M5.0 110 km
Mar 7, 2023 38 km ENE of Colomi, Bolivia M4.9 49 km
May 6, 2024 20 km SSE of Chimoré, Bolivia M4.8 90 km
May 19, 2011 63 km N of Comarapa, Bolivia M4.8 145 km
May 22, 1998 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia M4.8 51 km
Jul 2, 1998 10 km ESE of Totora, Bolivia M4.8 82 km
Aug 10, 2004 16 km NE of Huanuni, Bolivia M4.7 118 km
Aug 31, 2001 12 km ENE of Totoral, Bolivia M4.7 142 km
Jul 7, 2013 15 km E of Arani, Bolivia M4.6 23 km
Apr 18, 2010 23 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia M4.6 90 km
Aug 8, 1995 19 km SSW of Llallagua, Bolivia M4.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 7.2 in Wettest
February 63°F (17°C) 6.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 4.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 51°F (10°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
November 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in Warmest
December 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in

Punata has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in July to 66°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.5").

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