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Weather & Climate in Mojotoro, Bolivia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Mojotoro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,232 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,232 ft (2,509 m)
Area682.6 sq mi (1,768.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-18.9167°N, 65.0667°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

May 22, 1998 25 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia M6.6 137 km 24 km
Feb 21, 2017 41 km E of Padilla, Bolivia M6.5 129 km 596 km
Mar 15, 2019 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia M6.3 146 km 359 km
Jun 29, 2001 53 km W of Potosí, Bolivia M6.1 142 km 274 km
Jul 27, 2003 56 km N of Camargo, Bolivia M6.0 136 km 345 km
May 22, 1998 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia M5.6 104 km 33 km
Jan 27, 2014 40 km E of Padilla, Bolivia M5.6 127 km 600 km
May 29, 1998 8 km WSW of Totora, Bolivia M5.4 132 km 33 km
May 26, 1998 13 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia M5.4 125 km 33 km
May 12, 1995 37 km E of Padilla, Bolivia M5.4 127 km 601 km
Apr 3, 1994 38 km NW of Comarapa, Bolivia M5.3 139 km 38 km
Mar 21, 2021 34 km N of Monteagudo, Bolivia M5.3 130 km 599 km
May 22, 1998 Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia M5.3 129 km 33 km
Mar 1, 1998 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia M5.3 111 km 46 km
Jun 29, 2020 44 km S of Vallegrande, Bolivia M5.1 105 km 10 km
Jul 14, 2016 44 km NNE of Monteagudo, Bolivia M5.1 138 km 588 km
Jun 29, 2020 49 km W of Abapó, Bolivia M5.0 128 km 38 km
May 22, 1998 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia M4.8 122 km 33 km
Jul 2, 1998 10 km ESE of Totora, Bolivia M4.8 128 km 33 km
Aug 18, 2019 11 km N of Monteagudo, Bolivia M4.6 147 km 564 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jatun Mundo Quri Warani (177 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Jatun Mundo Quri Warani Lava dome(s) 5,438 m (17,841 ft) Unknown 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in Wettest
February 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
March 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 51°F (11°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in
September 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
November 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
December 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in Warmest

Mojotoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 51°F in July to 62°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.1").

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