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Weather & Climate in Laja, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laja experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 45°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 30.5 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,651 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,651 ft (3,856 m) |
| Area | 357.1 sq mi (924.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.5333°N, 68.3833°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
216 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 135 km | 146 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 146 km | 255 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 122 km | 241 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 144 km | 176 km |
| Aug 6, 2005 | 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru | M5.4 | 149 km | 140 km |
| Jul 25, 2004 | 76 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.4 | 144 km | 156 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 138 km | 260 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 115 km | 246 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.3 | 126 km | 153 km |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru | M5.3 | 131 km | 220 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru | M5.3 | 127 km | 189 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.3 | 141 km | 264 km |
| Sep 29, 2012 | 58 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.1 | 131 km | 138 km |
| Jan 10, 1995 | 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 93 km | 171 km |
| Feb 4, 2007 | 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 109 km | 173 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia | M5.0 | 82 km | 204 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 77 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.0 | 128 km | 142 km |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 63 km E of Estique, Peru | M4.9 | 150 km | 147 km |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 80 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M4.9 | 131 km | 164 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 5 km S of Juli, Peru | M4.9 | 118 km | 160 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacora (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 40°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in |
Laja has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 40°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.2").