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Weather & Climate in Huatajata, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huatajata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,543 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
42°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,543 ft (3,823 m) |
| Area | 445.8 sq mi (1,154.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.2089°N, 68.7004°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
227 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 97 km | 255 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 131 km | 146 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 73 km | 241 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 150 km | 176 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 89 km | 260 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru | M5.3 | 87 km | 189 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.3 | 92 km | 264 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 65 km | 246 km |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru | M5.3 | 89 km | 220 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.3 | 108 km | 153 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 27 km W of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.2 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 2007 | 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 121 km | 173 km |
| Jan 10, 1995 | 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 70 km | 171 km |
| Sep 29, 2012 | 58 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.1 | 132 km | 138 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia | M5.0 | 119 km | 204 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 77 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.0 | 148 km | 142 km |
| Aug 13, 1999 | 82 km E of Estique, Peru | M4.9 | 146 km | 167 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 23 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M4.9 | 123 km | 170 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 29 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M4.9 | 79 km | 233 km |
| Feb 6, 1994 | 26 km S of Desaguadero, Peru | M4.9 | 73 km | 174 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (193 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 193 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 42°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 42°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 4.9 in |
Huatajata has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 42°F in July to 51°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and June the driest (0.2").