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Tarata, Bolivia

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8,043 Population 54/sq mi density
9,055 ft Elevation 2,760 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Tarata 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. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. 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)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,055 ft (2,760 m)
Area149.0 sq mi (386.0 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates-17.6090°N, 66.0214°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.09"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

89 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 64 km
Mar 15, 2019 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia M6.3 32 km
Jul 4, 2001 41 km NNE of Colomi, Bolivia M6.2 75 km
May 22, 1998 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia M5.6 102 km
May 26, 1998 13 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia M5.4 73 km
May 29, 1998 8 km WSW of Totora, Bolivia M5.4 81 km
Apr 3, 1994 38 km NW of Comarapa, Bolivia M5.3 128 km
May 22, 1998 Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia M5.3 49 km
Mar 1, 1998 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia M5.3 79 km
Jun 13, 2010 35 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia M5.0 89 km
Mar 7, 2023 38 km ENE of Colomi, Bolivia M4.9 68 km
May 6, 2024 20 km SSE of Chimoré, Bolivia M4.8 111 km
Jul 2, 1998 10 km ESE of Totora, Bolivia M4.8 99 km
May 22, 1998 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia M4.8 58 km
Aug 10, 2004 16 km NE of Huanuni, Bolivia M4.7 98 km
Aug 31, 2001 12 km ENE of Totoral, Bolivia M4.7 123 km
Apr 18, 2010 23 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia M4.6 104 km
Aug 8, 1995 19 km SSW of Llallagua, Bolivia M4.6 128 km
May 23, 1998 17 km SE of Mizque, Bolivia M4.6 98 km
Jul 7, 2013 15 km E of Arani, Bolivia M4.6 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 7.1 in Wettest
February 62°F (16°C) 6.0 in
March 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 56°F (14°C) 0.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
November 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
December 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in

Tarata has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 51°F in July to 65°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.3").

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