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Weather & Climate in Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Curahuara de Carangas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 14.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13,048 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
38°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,048 ft (3,977 m) |
| Area | 244.2 sq mi (632.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.8427°N, 68.4088°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
487 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Nov 30, 1999 | 127 km ESE of Arica, Chile | M6.6 | 143 km | 128 km |
| Mar 23, 2015 | 94 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M6.4 | 98 km | 130 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru | M6.3 | 103 km | 118 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 132 km | 148 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 73 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 129 km | 114 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 90 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 114 km | 116 km |
| May 14, 2012 | 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 127 km | 106 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 145 km | 146 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 135 km | 119 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 48 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 131 km | 106 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.7 | 80 km | 141 km |
| Feb 26, 2002 | 63 km SSE of Palca, Peru | M5.6 | 146 km | 92 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 118 km | 176 km |
| Jan 29, 2014 | 97 km E of Arica, Chile | M5.6 | 126 km | 120 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 71 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.6 | 114 km | 113 km |
| May 24, 2022 | 42 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.5 | 128 km | 156 km |
| Jun 26, 2010 | 129 km ESE of Arica, Chile | M5.4 | 145 km | 104 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 112 km ESE of Arica, Chile | M5.4 | 142 km | 109 km |
| Aug 6, 2005 | 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru | M5.4 | 126 km | 140 km |
| Nov 6, 1995 | 133 km S of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.4 | 136 km | 59 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Parinacota (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 86 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 119 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 38°F (3°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 40°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in |
Curahuara de Carangas has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 38°F in June to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.1").