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Weather & Climate in La Cueva, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Cueva enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,538 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,538 ft (3,212 m) |
| Area | 1,003.6 sq mi (2,599.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.9333°N, 64.9000°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jan 23, 1997 | 16 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia | M7.1 | 146 km | 276 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 38 km NNE of Tupiza, Bolivia | M6.1 | 74 km | 290 km |
| Jul 27, 2003 | 56 km N of Camargo, Bolivia | M6.0 | 94 km | 345 km |
| Nov 29, 2009 | 18 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia | M5.4 | 143 km | 276 km |
| Jan 7, 2011 | 42 km NE of Villazón, Bolivia | M5.1 | 105 km | 290 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 29 km SW of Entre Ríos, Bolivia | M5.1 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 23 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia | M4.7 | 144 km | 247 km |
| Mar 11, 2005 | 8 km E of Atocha, Bolivia | M4.7 | 129 km | 255 km |
| Apr 2, 2002 | 28 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia | M4.7 | 146 km | 280 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 24 km SE of Santa Bárbara, Bolivia | M4.7 | 107 km | 267 km |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 69 km WSW of Monteagudo, Bolivia | M4.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1993 | 15 km SW of Tupiza, Bolivia | M4.6 | 117 km | 276 km |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 26 km NNW of Tupiza, Bolivia | M4.6 | 97 km | 283 km |
| Mar 31, 1992 | 35 km N of Camargo, Bolivia | M4.5 | 77 km | 354 km |
| Aug 14, 2016 | 41 km W of Monteagudo, Bolivia | M4.4 | 132 km | 25 km |
| Aug 10, 2005 | Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia | M4.4 | 82 km | 333 km |
| Feb 13, 2017 | 29 km N of Villazón, Bolivia | M4.4 | 120 km | 303 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 37 km SSE of Atocha, Bolivia | M4.3 | 133 km | 266 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 50 km N of Camargo, Bolivia | M4.3 | 91 km | 360 km |
| May 12, 2020 | 22 km SSW of Camargo, Bolivia | M4.3 | 46 km | 334 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
La Cueva has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 53°F in June to 66°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.1").