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Weather & Climate in Challapata, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Challapata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 313 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 12.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,244 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,244 ft (3,732 m) |
| Area | 1,670.1 sq mi (4,325.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.9021°N, 66.7705°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
160 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 | 69 km | 266 km |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia | M6.3 | 146 km | 359 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 53 km W of Potosí, Bolivia | M6.1 | 88 km | 274 km |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 61 km WSW of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.7 | 62 km | 239 km |
| Sep 21, 1996 | 80 km W of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.7 | 81 km | 224 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 74 km W of Potosí, Bolivia | M5.4 | 96 km | 222 km |
| Jun 20, 1992 | 29 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.3 | 30 km | 249 km |
| Mar 1, 1998 | 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia | M5.3 | 114 km | 46 km |
| May 22, 1998 | Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia | M5.3 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Sep 5, 2010 | 64 km W of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.2 | 64 km | 208 km |
| Jan 24, 2009 | 98 km SW of Poopó, Bolivia | M5.1 | 99 km | 183 km |
| Jun 13, 2010 | 35 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia | M5.0 | 105 km | 270 km |
| May 26, 2023 | Oruro-Potosi border region, Bolivia | M4.9 | 25 km | 257 km |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 67 km S of Challapata, Bolivia | M4.9 | 68 km | 257 km |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 87 km ENE of Colchane, Chile | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2011 | 69 km NNE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.8 | 93 km | 252 km |
| Nov 22, 2012 | 74 km WSW of Challapata, Bolivia | M4.8 | 75 km | 188 km |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 52 km WSW of Potosí, Bolivia | M4.8 | 111 km | 49 km |
| Oct 11, 1994 | 57 km NE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.7 | 109 km | 259 km |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 24 km NNE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.7 | 134 km | 244 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jayu Khota, Laguna (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jayu Khota, Laguna | Maar(s) | 3,650 m (11,975 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Jatun Mundo Quri Warani | Lava dome(s) | 5,438 m (17,841 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
Challapata has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 39°F in July to 52°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.0").