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Weather & Climate in Maragua, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maragua experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 50°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 33.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10,184 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,184 ft (3,104 m) |
| Area | 682.6 sq mi (1,768.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.0461°N, 65.4286°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
66 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 22, 1998 | 25 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia | M6.6 | 146 km | 24 km |
| Oct 10, 1990 | 68 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia | M6.6 | 135 km | 266 km |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia | M6.3 | 140 km | 359 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 53 km W of Potosí, Bolivia | M6.1 | 102 km | 274 km |
| Jul 27, 2003 | 56 km N of Camargo, Bolivia | M6.0 | 124 km | 345 km |
| May 22, 1998 | 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia | M5.6 | 122 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 1998 | 8 km WSW of Totora, Bolivia | M5.4 | 146 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 1998 | 13 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia | M5.4 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 74 km W of Potosí, Bolivia | M5.4 | 131 km | 222 km |
| Mar 1, 1998 | 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia | M5.3 | 96 km | 46 km |
| Jun 20, 1992 | 29 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.3 | 135 km | 249 km |
| May 22, 1998 | Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia | M5.3 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2020 | 44 km S of Vallegrande, Bolivia | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 67 km S of Challapata, Bolivia | M4.9 | 141 km | 257 km |
| May 30, 2011 | 69 km NNE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.8 | 149 km | 252 km |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 52 km WSW of Potosí, Bolivia | M4.8 | 115 km | 49 km |
| May 22, 1998 | 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia | M4.8 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 1998 | 10 km ESE of Totora, Bolivia | M4.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 17 km SE of Mizque, Bolivia | M4.6 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 1995 | 19 km SSW of Llallagua, Bolivia | M4.6 | 140 km | 268 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jatun Mundo Quri Warani (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jatun Mundo Quri Warani | Lava dome(s) | 5,438 m (17,841 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
Maragua has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 50°F in July to 62°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.1").