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Weather & Climate in Porco, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Porco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 6.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13,091 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
37°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,091 ft (3,990 m) |
| Area | 850.6 sq mi (2,203.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.0530°N, 66.4302°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
621 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jan 23, 1997 | 16 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia | M7.1 | 128 km | 276 km |
| Sep 15, 1999 | 70 km SW of Uyuni, Bolivia | M6.4 | 89 km | 218 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 19 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina | M6.4 | 140 km | 290 km |
| Aug 4, 2016 | 49 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina | M6.2 | 149 km | 270 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 38 km NNE of Tupiza, Bolivia | M6.1 | 88 km | 290 km |
| Mar 30, 1993 | 128 km NE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile | M5.8 | 148 km | 184 km |
| Jul 14, 2009 | 133 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.7 | 109 km | 176 km |
| May 11, 1991 | 141 km NE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile | M5.5 | 136 km | 194 km |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 29 km W of La Quiaca, Argentina | M5.5 | 134 km | 258 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 128 km SE of Ollagüe, Chile | M5.4 | 124 km | 175 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 74 km W of Potosí, Bolivia | M5.4 | 149 km | 222 km |
| Nov 29, 2009 | 18 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia | M5.4 | 126 km | 276 km |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 109 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.4 | 85 km | 201 km |
| Jun 1, 2021 | 82 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.4 | 59 km | 231 km |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 100 km E of Ollagüe, Chile | M5.4 | 96 km | 195 km |
| Apr 13, 2016 | 26 km W of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.3 | 14 km | 221 km |
| Nov 6, 1998 | 137 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.3 | 113 km | 210 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 33 km W of Colchani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 116 km | 204 km |
| Jan 26, 2020 | 32 km WNW of Villazón, Bolivia | M5.3 | 118 km | 267 km |
| May 12, 2009 | 122 km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.2 | 146 km | 175 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jatun Mundo Quri Warani (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jatun Mundo Quri Warani | Lava dome(s) | 5,438 m (17,841 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Pampa Luxsar | Volcanic field | 5,543 m (18,186 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 38°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
Porco has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 37°F in June to 53°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 6.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.0") and May the driest (0.0").