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Weather & Climate in Cruz de Machacamarca, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cruz de Machacamarca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,224 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,224 ft (3,726 m) |
| Area | 630.5 sq mi (1,633.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.8840°N, 68.4199°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
917 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Jun 13, 2005 | 102 km ENE of Iquique, Chile | M7.8 | 147 km | 116 km |
| Nov 30, 1999 | 127 km ESE of Arica, Chile | M6.6 | 79 km | 128 km |
| Jul 24, 2001 | 126 km NE of Iquique, Chile | M6.4 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Mar 23, 2015 | 94 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M6.4 | 98 km | 130 km |
| Oct 10, 2017 | 58 km E of Arica, Chile | M6.3 | 145 km | 85 km |
| Jan 21, 2018 | 100 km ESE of Arica, Chile | M6.3 | 108 km | 116 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru | M6.3 | 138 km | 118 km |
| Mar 24, 2008 | 125 km E of Iquique, Chile | M6.2 | 141 km | 120 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 73 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 134 km | 114 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 90 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 114 km | 116 km |
| Apr 2, 2011 | 140 km ENE of Iquique, Chile | M5.9 | 96 km | 110 km |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 142 km ENE of Iquique, Chile | M5.8 | 117 km | 94 km |
| Jan 14, 2002 | 133 km NE of Iquique, Chile | M5.8 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 1992 | 164 km WNW of Colchani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 125 km | 122 km |
| Dec 23, 1992 | 148 km ENE of Iquique, Chile | M5.7 | 106 km | 106 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.7 | 120 km | 141 km |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 61 km WSW of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.7 | 120 km | 239 km |
| Sep 21, 1996 | 80 km W of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.7 | 94 km | 224 km |
| May 26, 2025 | 33 km S of Camiña, Chile | M5.7 | 135 km | 105 km |
| Feb 10, 1995 | 148 km ENE of Iquique, Chile | M5.6 | 123 km | 118 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Parinacota (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 110 km |
| Jayu Khota, Laguna | Maar(s) | 3,650 m (11,975 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 143 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
Cruz de Machacamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 39°F in June to 51°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.0").