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Weather & Climate in Amarete, Bolivia

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

Amarete experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 12,605 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,605 ft (3,842 m)
Area396.6 sq mi (1,027.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-15.2374°N, 68.9852°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

138 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 145 km 236 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 139 km 267 km
Jun 9, 1994 92 km E of Sina, Peru M6.1 113 km 650 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 140 km 200 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 48 km 255 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 77 km 241 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 136 km 210 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 148 km 33 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 67 km 260 km
Dec 22, 1995 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia M5.3 64 km 246 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 114 km 220 km
Jun 29, 2013 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.3 64 km 264 km
Mar 22, 2010 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru M5.3 120 km 189 km
May 7, 1996 5 km E of Caminaca, Peru M5.2 111 km 242 km
Jan 10, 1995 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 147 km 171 km
May 20, 2024 5 km WSW of Azángaro, Peru M5.1 140 km 227 km
Jul 14, 2011 29 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M4.9 75 km 233 km
May 10, 1990 5 km S of Juli, Peru M4.9 125 km 160 km
Aug 29, 2009 10 km S of Calapuja, Peru M4.9 134 km 151 km
Feb 7, 2025 2 km SSE of Caracoto, Peru M4.9 125 km 210 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 7.1 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in
August 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 50°F (10°C) 5.8 in

Amarete has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 44°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.3").

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