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Weather & Climate in Lahuachaca, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lahuachaca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,838 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
38°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,838 ft (3,913 m) |
| Area | 244.2 sq mi (632.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.3769°N, 67.6749°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| May 8, 2001 | 77 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.0 | 146 km | 142 km |
| Jun 13, 2010 | 35 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia | M5.0 | 115 km | 270 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia | M5.0 | 87 km | 204 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 62 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M4.8 | 147 km | 177 km |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 78 km SSE of Desaguadero, Peru | M4.8 | 129 km | 182 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km NE of Huanuni, Bolivia | M4.7 | 132 km | 280 km |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 8 km E of Tiahuanaco, Bolivia | M4.6 | 135 km | 234 km |
| Apr 1, 2019 | 25 km ENE of Oruro, Bolivia | M4.6 | 95 km | 286 km |
| Nov 16, 2009 | 7 km ESE of Machacamarca, Bolivia | M4.5 | 119 km | 253 km |
| Mar 12, 2014 | 15 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia | M4.5 | 111 km | 276 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 34 km NNE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.5 | 121 km | 25 km |
| Dec 1, 2013 | 38 km S of Patacamaya, Bolivia | M4.4 | 39 km | 236 km |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 16 km NNW of Lahuachaca, Bolivia | M4.4 | 17 km | 19 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 13 km NE of Lahuachaca, Bolivia | M4.4 | 14 km | 13 km |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 17 km SSE of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M4.4 | 101 km | 208 km |
| Aug 2, 2005 | 9 km W of Huanuni, Bolivia | M4.4 | 130 km | 276 km |
| May 6, 2012 | 17 km NE of Oruro, Bolivia | M4.4 | 89 km | 42 km |
| May 23, 2022 | 32 km NE of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M4.3 | 66 km | 220 km |
| Sep 20, 2015 | 15 km NNE of Machacamarca, Bolivia | M4.3 | 104 km | 276 km |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 75 km NNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M4.3 | 120 km | 198 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Parinacota (178 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 38°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in |
Lahuachaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 38°F in July to 51°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.1").