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Weather & Climate in Betanzos, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Betanzos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 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 19.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,922 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,922 ft (3,329 m) |
| Area | 858.8 sq mi (2,224.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.5529°N, 65.4540°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
55 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 | 122 km | 266 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 53 km W of Potosí, Bolivia | M6.1 | 84 km | 274 km |
| Jul 27, 2003 | 56 km N of Camargo, Bolivia | M6.0 | 71 km | 345 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 74 km W of Potosí, Bolivia | M5.4 | 106 km | 222 km |
| Jun 20, 1992 | 29 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.3 | 139 km | 249 km |
| Mar 1, 1998 | 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia | M5.3 | 146 km | 46 km |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 67 km S of Challapata, Bolivia | M4.9 | 128 km | 257 km |
| May 30, 2011 | 69 km NNE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.8 | 127 km | 252 km |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 52 km WSW of Potosí, Bolivia | M4.8 | 84 km | 49 km |
| Mar 17, 2011 | 60 km NE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.7 | 125 km | 224 km |
| Oct 11, 1994 | 57 km NE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.7 | 128 km | 259 km |
| Jan 12, 2007 | 48 km NE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.7 | 134 km | 255 km |
| Jan 9, 2009 | 45 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia | M4.6 | 130 km | 246 km |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 69 km WSW of Monteagudo, Bolivia | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2013 | 42 km NNE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.6 | 144 km | 258 km |
| Oct 11, 2012 | 28 km NNW of Monteagudo, Bolivia | M4.6 | 146 km | 602 km |
| Jun 27, 2013 | 50 km NNW of Potosí, Bolivia | M4.5 | 66 km | 283 km |
| Feb 18, 2006 | 38 km NE of Uyuni, Bolivia | M4.5 | 137 km | 231 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 36 km ENE of Colquechaca, Bolivia | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1992 | 35 km N of Camargo, Bolivia | M4.5 | 89 km | 354 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jatun Mundo Quri Warani (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jatun Mundo Quri Warani | Lava dome(s) | 5,438 m (17,841 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
Betanzos has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 50°F in July to 59°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.0").