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Sorata, Bolivia

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2,190 Population 6/sq mi density
8,848 ft Elevation 2,697 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Sorata has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,848 ft (2,697 m)
Area396.6 sq mi (1,027.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-15.7731°N, 68.6497°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.73"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

137 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 7, 2025.

Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 73 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 69 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 76 km
Jun 29, 2013 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.3 77 km
May 25, 2013 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.3 144 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 101 km
Mar 22, 2010 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru M5.3 103 km
Dec 22, 1995 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia M5.3 52 km
Jan 10, 1995 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 107 km
Jul 14, 2011 29 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M4.9 72 km
May 10, 1990 5 km S of Juli, Peru M4.9 102 km
Feb 6, 1994 26 km S of Desaguadero, Peru M4.9 120 km
Oct 14, 2002 33 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M4.8 78 km
May 5, 2001 26 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.8 142 km
Jun 2, 2014 17 km WSW of Desaguadero, Peru M4.7 110 km
Oct 7, 2017 22 km ESE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.7 147 km
Jul 7, 2025 18 km SSE of Taquile, Peru M4.7 104 km
Mar 17, 2016 8 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.7 150 km
Mar 13, 2015 18 km N of Pilcuyo, Peru M4.7 100 km
Oct 29, 2002 13 km ESE of Taquile, Peru M4.7 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 6.7 in Wettest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
May 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in
August 42°F (6°C) 0.7 in
September 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
November 47°F (9°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 47°F (8°C) 5.4 in

Sorata has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 41°F in June to 47°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.7") and June the driest (0.3").

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