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Weather & Climate in Huanuni, Bolivia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Huanuni experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13,002 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,002 ft (3,963 m)
Area448.2 sq mi (1,160.7 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates-18.2890°N, 66.8358°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

135 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Oct 10, 1990 68 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia M6.6 137 km 266 km
Mar 15, 2019 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia M6.3 108 km 359 km
Sep 21, 1996 80 km W of Challapata, Bolivia M5.7 108 km 224 km
Sep 5, 2024 61 km WSW of Challapata, Bolivia M5.7 105 km 239 km
Jun 20, 1992 29 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia M5.3 98 km 249 km
May 22, 1998 Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia M5.3 112 km 33 km
Mar 1, 1998 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia M5.3 99 km 46 km
Sep 5, 2010 64 km W of Challapata, Bolivia M5.2 92 km 208 km
Jan 24, 2009 98 km SW of Poopó, Bolivia M5.1 116 km 183 km
Jun 13, 2010 35 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia M5.0 37 km 270 km
Sep 22, 2024 67 km S of Challapata, Bolivia M4.9 137 km 257 km
May 26, 2023 Oruro-Potosi border region, Bolivia M4.9 50 km 257 km
Nov 22, 2012 74 km WSW of Challapata, Bolivia M4.8 109 km 188 km
May 22, 1998 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia M4.8 137 km 33 km
Jun 12, 2023 87 km ENE of Colchane, Chile M4.8 132 km 10 km
Aug 10, 2004 16 km NE of Huanuni, Bolivia M4.7 17 km 280 km
Aug 31, 2001 12 km ENE of Totoral, Bolivia M4.7 22 km 261 km
Aug 8, 1995 19 km SSW of Llallagua, Bolivia M4.6 38 km 268 km
Sep 4, 1993 84 km SW of Challapata, Bolivia M4.6 139 km 232 km
Jul 19, 2020 104 km WSW of Poopó, Bolivia M4.6 121 km 193 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jayu Khota, Laguna (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Jayu Khota, Laguna Maar(s) 3,650 m (11,975 ft) Unknown 145 km
Jatun Mundo Quri Warani Lava dome(s) 5,438 m (17,841 ft) Unknown 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 0.5 in
May 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in
June 40°F (4°C) 0.2 in
July 39°F (4°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in
September 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
November 53°F (11°C) 1.2 in
December 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in Warmest

Huanuni has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 39°F in July to 53°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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