Tiahuanaco, Bolivia

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3,037 Population 6/sq mi density

12,664 ft Elevation 3,860 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

Tiahuanaco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 361 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	46.8°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,664 ft (3,860 m)
Area	550.3 sq mi (1,425.2 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	-16.5523°N, 68.6795°W
Timezone	America/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"

20% below US avg

Snowfall 6.5"

Wettest Month (Jan) 6.42"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

342 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 21, 2025.

Dec 12, 1994	45 km E of Estique, Peru	M6.3	142 km
Sep 30, 2009	17 km ESE of Putina, Peru	M5.9	129 km
Jun 8, 2011	43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.9	107 km
Dec 2, 1991	23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.8	100 km
Jul 12, 2024	67 km E of Tarata, Peru	M5.6	120 km
Jul 25, 2004	76 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia	M5.4	128 km
Aug 6, 2005	59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru	M5.4	124 km
May 1, 1993	28 km SSE of Putina, Peru	M5.4	117 km
Jun 29, 2013	23 km SSE of Putina, Peru	M5.3	122 km
Feb 2, 2006	29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru	M5.3	137 km
Mar 4, 1998	60 km E of Estique, Peru	M5.3	136 km
Dec 22, 1995	26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.3	97 km
Mar 22, 2010	7 km WNW of Juli, Peru	M5.3	98 km
May 25, 2013	18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.3	94 km
Mar 25, 2000	3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru	M5.3	103 km
Dec 1, 1998	71 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M5.3	136 km
Aug 12, 2001	27 km W of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.2	139 km
Feb 4, 2007	73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru	M5.1	88 km
Sep 29, 2012	58 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.1	104 km
Jan 10, 1995	23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru	M5.1	62 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacora (174 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Tacora	Stratovolcano(es)	5,980 m (19,619 ft)	Unknown	174 km
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	176 km
Parinacota	Stratovolcano	6,336 m (20,787 ft)	290	186 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	188 km
Taapaca	Complex	5,860 m (19,226 ft)	-320	193 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	6.4 in	Wettest
February	49°F (9°C)	5.4 in
March	48°F (9°C)	4.0 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.5 in
May	43°F (6°C)	0.5 in
June	40°F (5°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
July	45°F (7°C)	0.2 in
August	42°F (5°C)	0.5 in
September	45°F (7°C)	1.3 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.3 in
November	50°F (10°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
December	50°F (10°C)	4.6 in

Tiahuanaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 40°F in June to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (0.2").

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