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Viacha, Bolivia

Full City Profile

86,218 Population 47,634/sq mi density
12,697 ft Elevation 3,870 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Viacha 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 Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,697 ft (3,870 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density47,634/sq mi
Coordinates-16.6500°N, 68.3000°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

183 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 9, 2025.

Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 138 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 137 km
Jul 12, 2024 67 km E of Tarata, Peru M5.6 143 km
Jul 25, 2004 76 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M5.4 139 km
Aug 6, 2005 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru M5.4 148 km
May 25, 2013 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.3 133 km
Dec 22, 1995 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia M5.3 130 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 144 km
Mar 22, 2010 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru M5.3 140 km
Sep 29, 2012 58 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.1 132 km
Jan 10, 1995 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 103 km
Feb 4, 2007 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 107 km
Apr 10, 2024 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia M5.0 71 km
May 8, 2001 77 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M5.0 123 km
Jan 9, 1994 23 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.9 140 km
Apr 3, 2016 4 km NNE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.9 149 km
Jan 30, 2000 61 km ENE of Estique, Peru M4.9 149 km
Jun 2, 2020 80 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.9 130 km
Sep 14, 2011 63 km E of Estique, Peru M4.9 149 km
Feb 6, 1994 26 km S of Desaguadero, Peru M4.9 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Parinacota (191 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Parinacota Stratovolcano 6,336 m (20,787 ft) 290 191 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in
May 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in
August 43°F (6°C) 0.5 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in Warmest
December 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in

Viacha has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 41°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.2").

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