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Weather & Climate in Independencia, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Independencia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 31.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,655 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,655 ft (2,638 m) |
| Area | 86.3 sq mi (223.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.0839°N, 66.8180°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Mar 15, 2019 | 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia | M6.3 | 131 km | 359 km |
| Jul 4, 2001 | 41 km NNE of Colomi, Bolivia | M6.2 | 118 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 1998 | Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia | M5.3 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jun 13, 2010 | 35 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia | M5.0 | 97 km | 270 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 38 km ENE of Colomi, Bolivia | M4.9 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km NE of Huanuni, Bolivia | M4.7 | 121 km | 280 km |
| Apr 1, 2019 | 25 km ENE of Oruro, Bolivia | M4.6 | 89 km | 286 km |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 15 km E of Arani, Bolivia | M4.6 | 138 km | 54 km |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 4 km SE of Cliza, Bolivia | M4.6 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Mar 12, 2014 | 15 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia | M4.5 | 111 km | 276 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 34 km NE of Colomi, Bolivia | M4.5 | 122 km | 35 km |
| Jul 11, 2009 | 16 km N of Tiquipaya, Bolivia | M4.5 | 62 km | 32 km |
| Jul 12, 2001 | 5 km SW of Sacaba, Bolivia | M4.5 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Nov 16, 2009 | 7 km ESE of Machacamarca, Bolivia | M4.5 | 125 km | 253 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 34 km NNE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.5 | 24 km | 25 km |
| Apr 22, 2015 | 8 km NNE of Colomi, Bolivia | M4.4 | 106 km | 22 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 13 km NE of Lahuachaca, Bolivia | M4.4 | 85 km | 13 km |
| Dec 1, 2013 | 38 km S of Patacamaya, Bolivia | M4.4 | 135 km | 236 km |
| May 6, 2012 | 17 km NE of Oruro, Bolivia | M4.4 | 91 km | 42 km |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 26 km NE of Colomi, Bolivia | M4.4 | 122 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 4.5 in |
Independencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 46°F in January to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.4").