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Weather & Climate in Patacamaya, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Patacamaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,710 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,710 ft (3,874 m) |
| Area | 244.2 sq mi (632.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.2361°N, 67.9144°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
81 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jul 25, 2004 | 76 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.4 | 134 km | 156 km |
| Feb 4, 2007 | 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 126 km | 173 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia | M5.0 | 61 km | 204 km |
| Jun 13, 2010 | 35 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia | M5.0 | 145 km | 270 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 77 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.0 | 124 km | 142 km |
| Feb 16, 2003 | 61 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M4.9 | 150 km | 132 km |
| Feb 6, 1994 | 26 km S of Desaguadero, Peru | M4.9 | 125 km | 174 km |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 80 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M4.9 | 146 km | 164 km |
| Aug 13, 1999 | 82 km E of Estique, Peru | M4.9 | 144 km | 167 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 62 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M4.8 | 129 km | 177 km |
| Dec 24, 1998 | 80 km E of Estique, Peru | M4.8 | 146 km | 154 km |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 78 km SSE of Desaguadero, Peru | M4.8 | 103 km | 182 km |
| Dec 16, 2013 | 85 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M4.8 | 140 km | 154 km |
| Oct 21, 1990 | 81 km ENE of Estique, Peru | M4.8 | 145 km | 182 km |
| Jan 27, 1995 | 76 km E of Chuquitira, Peru | M4.7 | 150 km | 174 km |
| Dec 1, 1998 | 79 km E of Estique, Peru | M4.7 | 146 km | 160 km |
| Sep 4, 1997 | 72 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M4.7 | 133 km | 150 km |
| Nov 5, 2013 | 63 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M4.7 | 146 km | 154 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 56 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M4.6 | 145 km | 130 km |
| Apr 1, 2019 | 25 km ENE of Oruro, Bolivia | M4.6 | 125 km | 286 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Parinacota (166 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 166 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in |
Patacamaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 41°F in June to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.1").