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Weather & Climate in Mecapaca, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mecapaca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,416 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,416 ft (2,870 m) |
| Area | 252.8 sq mi (654.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.6683°N, 68.0181°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
44 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 4, 2007 | 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 131 km | 173 km |
| Jan 10, 1995 | 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 133 km | 171 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 77 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.0 | 143 km | 142 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia | M5.0 | 83 km | 204 km |
| Feb 6, 1994 | 26 km S of Desaguadero, Peru | M4.9 | 105 km | 174 km |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 78 km SSE of Desaguadero, Peru | M4.8 | 113 km | 182 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 17 km WSW of Desaguadero, Peru | M4.7 | 126 km | 214 km |
| Jan 17, 2010 | 34 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M4.6 | 148 km | 175 km |
| Nov 27, 2013 | 40 km SW of Desaguadero, Peru | M4.6 | 141 km | 194 km |
| Mar 28, 1998 | Peru-Bolivia border region | M4.6 | 139 km | 180 km |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 8 km E of Tiahuanaco, Bolivia | M4.6 | 63 km | 234 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 57 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M4.5 | 148 km | 174 km |
| Sep 7, 2015 | 28 km SSW of Desaguadero, Peru | M4.5 | 118 km | 204 km |
| Jan 18, 2025 | 13 km SSE of Yunguyo, Peru | M4.5 | 114 km | 235 km |
| Nov 21, 1990 | 79 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M4.5 | 150 km | 169 km |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 33 km WSW of Desaguadero, Peru | M4.5 | 139 km | 165 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 13 km NE of Lahuachaca, Bolivia | M4.4 | 82 km | 13 km |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 16 km NNW of Lahuachaca, Bolivia | M4.4 | 70 km | 19 km |
| Jan 1, 1991 | 38 km SW of Desaguadero, Peru | M4.4 | 135 km | 188 km |
| Dec 1, 2013 | 38 km S of Patacamaya, Bolivia | M4.4 | 101 km | 236 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 44°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in |
Mecapaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 43°F in July to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").