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Weather & Climate in Achocalla, Bolivia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Achocalla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,021 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,021 ft (3,664 m)
Area79.1 sq mi (205.0 km²)
Population Density247/sq mi
Coordinates-16.5739°N, 68.1511°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 145 km 241 km
May 25, 2013 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.3 149 km 153 km
Dec 22, 1995 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia M5.3 136 km 246 km
Feb 4, 2007 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 125 km 173 km
Sep 29, 2012 58 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.1 150 km 138 km
Jan 10, 1995 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 118 km 171 km
May 8, 2001 77 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M5.0 140 km 142 km
Apr 10, 2024 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia M5.0 84 km 204 km
Aug 13, 1999 82 km E of Estique, Peru M4.9 150 km 167 km
May 10, 1990 5 km S of Juli, Peru M4.9 143 km 160 km
Jun 2, 2020 80 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.9 147 km 164 km
Jul 14, 2011 29 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M4.9 150 km 233 km
Feb 6, 1994 26 km S of Desaguadero, Peru M4.9 93 km 174 km
Oct 21, 1990 81 km ENE of Estique, Peru M4.8 148 km 182 km
May 5, 2001 26 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.8 142 km 197 km
Aug 12, 2023 78 km SSE of Desaguadero, Peru M4.8 108 km 182 km
Oct 7, 2017 22 km ESE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.7 147 km 187 km
Jun 2, 2014 17 km WSW of Desaguadero, Peru M4.7 111 km 214 km
Jan 17, 2010 34 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru M4.6 135 km 175 km
Mar 28, 1998 Peru-Bolivia border region M4.6 128 km 180 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in Wettest
February 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in
May 49°F (10°C) 0.4 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.2 in
July 47°F (8°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 48°F (9°C) 0.5 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in

Achocalla has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 47°F in July to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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