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Weather & Climate in Achacachi, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Achacachi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,621 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
40°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,621 ft (3,847 m) |
| Area | 396.6 sq mi (1,027.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.0471°N, 68.6853°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
193 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 85 km | 255 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 145 km | 146 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 68 km | 241 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 81 km | 260 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.3 | 120 km | 153 km |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru | M5.3 | 90 km | 220 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 56 km | 246 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.3 | 83 km | 264 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru | M5.3 | 90 km | 189 km |
| Feb 4, 2007 | 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 139 km | 173 km |
| Jan 10, 1995 | 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 82 km | 171 km |
| Sep 29, 2012 | 58 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.1 | 148 km | 138 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia | M5.0 | 137 km | 204 km |
| Apr 3, 2016 | 4 km NNE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M4.9 | 131 km | 161 km |
| Feb 6, 1994 | 26 km S of Desaguadero, Peru | M4.9 | 90 km | 174 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 23 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M4.9 | 136 km | 170 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 29 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M4.9 | 72 km | 233 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 5 km S of Juli, Peru | M4.9 | 85 km | 160 km |
| Aug 28, 2015 | 16 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M4.8 | 140 km | 180 km |
| Aug 1, 2005 | 35 km NW of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M4.8 | 149 km | 91 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 40°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 40°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
Achacachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 40°F in July to 49°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.2").