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Weather & Climate in Morochata, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Morochata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,790 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,790 ft (2,984 m) |
| Area | 86.3 sq mi (223.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.2349°N, 66.5319°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 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 | 129 km | 24 km |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia | M6.3 | 97 km | 359 km |
| Jul 4, 2001 | 41 km NNE of Colomi, Bolivia | M6.2 | 91 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 1998 | 8 km WSW of Totora, Bolivia | M5.4 | 145 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 1998 | 13 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia | M5.4 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 1998 | 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia | M5.3 | 137 km | 46 km |
| May 22, 1998 | Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia | M5.3 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jun 13, 2010 | 35 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia | M5.0 | 84 km | 270 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 38 km ENE of Colomi, Bolivia | M4.9 | 106 km | 11 km |
| May 22, 1998 | 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia | M4.8 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2001 | 12 km ENE of Totoral, Bolivia | M4.7 | 140 km | 261 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km NE of Huanuni, Bolivia | M4.7 | 106 km | 280 km |
| Apr 1, 2019 | 25 km ENE of Oruro, Bolivia | M4.6 | 83 km | 286 km |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 4 km SE of Cliza, Bolivia | M4.6 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 15 km E of Arani, Bolivia | M4.6 | 104 km | 54 km |
| Jul 11, 2009 | 16 km N of Tiquipaya, Bolivia | M4.5 | 31 km | 32 km |
| Nov 16, 2009 | 7 km ESE of Machacamarca, Bolivia | M4.5 | 116 km | 253 km |
| Mar 12, 2014 | 15 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia | M4.5 | 102 km | 276 km |
| Jul 12, 2001 | 5 km SW of Sacaba, Bolivia | M4.5 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 34 km NNE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.5 | 25 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in |
Morochata has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 46°F in July to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.5").