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Weather & Climate in Andamarca, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Andamarca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,306 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,306 ft (3,751 m) |
| Area | 1,670.1 sq mi (4,325.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.7793°N, 67.5075°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
178 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Oct 10, 1990 | 68 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia | M6.6 | 123 km | 266 km |
| Sep 21, 1996 | 80 km W of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.7 | 25 km | 224 km |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 61 km WSW of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.7 | 44 km | 239 km |
| Oct 18, 2000 | 157 km S of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.4 | 95 km | 153 km |
| Nov 6, 1995 | 133 km S of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.4 | 94 km | 59 km |
| Jul 17, 2003 | 175 km ENE of Iquique, Chile | M5.3 | 147 km | 135 km |
| Jun 20, 1992 | 29 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.3 | 94 km | 249 km |
| Sep 5, 2010 | 64 km W of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.2 | 22 km | 208 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 134 km SSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.2 | 134 km | 127 km |
| May 22, 2005 | 168 km WNW of Colchani, Bolivia | M5.1 | 118 km | 151 km |
| Jan 24, 2009 | 98 km SW of Poopó, Bolivia | M5.1 | 26 km | 183 km |
| Oct 26, 1992 | 133 km S of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.0 | 82 km | 196 km |
| Mar 14, 1994 | 132 km SSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.0 | 133 km | 118 km |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 156 km WNW of Colchani, Bolivia | M5.0 | 123 km | 149 km |
| Jun 13, 2010 | 35 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia | M5.0 | 120 km | 270 km |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 67 km S of Challapata, Bolivia | M4.9 | 119 km | 257 km |
| May 26, 2023 | Oruro-Potosi border region, Bolivia | M4.9 | 62 km | 257 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | 129 km S of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M4.8 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 87 km ENE of Colchane, Chile | M4.8 | 44 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2011 | 69 km NNE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.8 | 138 km | 252 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jayu Khota, Laguna (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jayu Khota, Laguna | Maar(s) | 3,650 m (11,975 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Jatun Mundo Quri Warani | Lava dome(s) | 5,438 m (17,841 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in |
Andamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 39°F in July to 53°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and May the driest (0.1").