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Weather & Climate in Colchani, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colchani experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 4.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,034 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,034 ft (3,668 m) |
| Area | 5,170.2 sq mi (13,390.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.3000°N, 66.9333°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
572 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 | 95 km | 266 km |
| Sep 15, 1999 | 70 km SW of Uyuni, Bolivia | M6.4 | 79 km | 218 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 53 km W of Potosí, Bolivia | M6.1 | 112 km | 274 km |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 61 km WSW of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.7 | 137 km | 239 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 149 km W of Colchani, Bolivia | M5.7 | 150 km | 133 km |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 100 km E of Ollagüe, Chile | M5.4 | 123 km | 195 km |
| Jun 1, 2021 | 82 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.4 | 133 km | 231 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 74 km W of Potosí, Bolivia | M5.4 | 82 km | 222 km |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 109 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.4 | 143 km | 201 km |
| Jun 20, 1992 | 29 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.3 | 128 km | 249 km |
| Apr 13, 2016 | 26 km W of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.3 | 85 km | 221 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 33 km W of Colchani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 34 km | 204 km |
| Nov 7, 2001 | 148 km SW of Colchani, Bolivia | M5.2 | 148 km | 127 km |
| Jan 28, 2012 | 62 km SSW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.1 | 139 km | 197 km |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 65 km WSW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.1 | 101 km | 200 km |
| Apr 3, 2023 | 70 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.1 | 123 km | 218 km |
| Aug 22, 2010 | 87 km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia | M5.1 | 99 km | 153 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 106 km SE of Colchane, Chile | M5.0 | 117 km | 170 km |
| Sep 6, 2016 | 124 km SW of Uyuni, Bolivia | M5.0 | 130 km | 148 km |
| Oct 10, 2013 | 56 km SW of Uyuni, Bolivia | M5.0 | 67 km | 192 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jatun Mundo Quri Warani (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jatun Mundo Quri Warani | Lava dome(s) | 5,438 m (17,841 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Jayu Khota, Laguna | Maar(s) | 3,650 m (11,975 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Pampa Luxsar | Volcanic field | 5,543 m (18,186 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Olca-Paruma | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,705 m (18,717 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 38°F (3°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 39°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
Colchani has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 38°F in June to 55°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 4.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and April the driest (0.0").