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Weather & Climate in Colquechaca, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colquechaca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13,681 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,681 ft (4,170 m) |
| Area | 477.9 sq mi (1,237.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.7003°N, 66.0040°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
130 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 | 124 km | 24 km |
| Oct 10, 1990 | 68 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia | M6.6 | 110 km | 266 km |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia | M6.3 | 92 km | 359 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 53 km W of Potosí, Bolivia | M6.1 | 95 km | 274 km |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 61 km WSW of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.7 | 145 km | 239 km |
| May 22, 1998 | 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia | M5.6 | 121 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 1998 | 8 km WSW of Totora, Bolivia | M5.4 | 131 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 1998 | 13 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia | M5.4 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 74 km W of Potosí, Bolivia | M5.4 | 122 km | 222 km |
| Jun 20, 1992 | 29 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.3 | 90 km | 249 km |
| May 22, 1998 | Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia | M5.3 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 1998 | 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia | M5.3 | 45 km | 46 km |
| Sep 5, 2010 | 64 km W of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.2 | 147 km | 208 km |
| Jun 13, 2010 | 35 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia | M5.0 | 116 km | 270 km |
| May 26, 2023 | Oruro-Potosi border region, Bolivia | M4.9 | 96 km | 257 km |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 67 km S of Challapata, Bolivia | M4.9 | 114 km | 257 km |
| May 30, 2011 | 69 km NNE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.8 | 133 km | 252 km |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 52 km WSW of Potosí, Bolivia | M4.8 | 119 km | 49 km |
| May 22, 1998 | 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia | M4.8 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 1998 | 10 km ESE of Totora, Bolivia | M4.8 | 141 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jatun Mundo Quri Warani (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jatun Mundo Quri Warani | Lava dome(s) | 5,438 m (17,841 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Jayu Khota, Laguna | Maar(s) | 3,650 m (11,975 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
Colquechaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 45°F in July to 57°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.1").