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Weather & Climate in Calchani, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Calchani enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,895 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,895 ft (3,016 m) |
| Area | 333.2 sq mi (862.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.3228°N, 66.6913°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
58 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 22, 1998 | 25 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia | M6.6 | 141 km | 24 km |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia | M6.3 | 103 km | 359 km |
| Jul 4, 2001 | 41 km NNE of Colomi, Bolivia | M6.2 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 1998 | 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia | M5.3 | 138 km | 46 km |
| May 22, 1998 | Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia | M5.3 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jun 13, 2010 | 35 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia | M5.0 | 71 km | 270 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 38 km ENE of Colomi, Bolivia | M4.9 | 123 km | 11 km |
| May 22, 1998 | 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia | M4.8 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2001 | 12 km ENE of Totoral, Bolivia | M4.7 | 128 km | 261 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km NE of Huanuni, Bolivia | M4.7 | 94 km | 280 km |
| Aug 8, 1995 | 19 km SSW of Llallagua, Bolivia | M4.6 | 141 km | 268 km |
| Apr 1, 2019 | 25 km ENE of Oruro, Bolivia | M4.6 | 67 km | 286 km |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 4 km SE of Cliza, Bolivia | M4.6 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 15 km E of Arani, Bolivia | M4.6 | 117 km | 54 km |
| Jul 11, 2009 | 16 km N of Tiquipaya, Bolivia | M4.5 | 50 km | 32 km |
| Jul 12, 2001 | 5 km SW of Sacaba, Bolivia | M4.5 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Mar 12, 2014 | 15 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia | M4.5 | 87 km | 276 km |
| Nov 16, 2009 | 7 km ESE of Machacamarca, Bolivia | M4.5 | 101 km | 253 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 34 km NNE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.5 | 35 km | 25 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 34 km NE of Colomi, Bolivia | M4.5 | 111 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in |
Calchani has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 49°F in June to 59°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (0.3").