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Weather & Climate in Portachuelo, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Portachuelo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 77.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 978 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 75.9°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 496.5 sq mi (1,285.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.3537°N, 63.3957°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 27, 1990 | 42 km NW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.9 | 82 km | 601 km |
| Nov 13, 2009 | 26 km NNW of Mairana, Bolivia | M5.8 | 97 km | 608 km |
| Jan 23, 2010 | 16 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2002 | 7 km SE of Limoncito, Bolivia | M5.1 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 2010 | 18 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.1 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 18 km SW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.1 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 43 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia | M5.0 | 128 km | 38 km |
| Oct 16, 2009 | 30 km N of Abapó, Bolivia | M5.0 | 139 km | 43 km |
| Oct 17, 2009 | 33 km N of Abapó, Bolivia | M4.9 | 136 km | 34 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 44 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia | M4.9 | 130 km | 43 km |
| Oct 21, 2013 | 34 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia | M4.8 | 137 km | 32 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 63 km N of Comarapa, Bolivia | M4.8 | 115 km | 40 km |
| May 22, 2023 | 42 km NW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M4.7 | 82 km | 619 km |
| Jan 10, 2000 | 40 km NNW of Abapó, Bolivia | M4.7 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 21 km E of Samaipata, Bolivia | M4.7 | 94 km | 67 km |
| Jul 19, 2004 | 13 km W of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia | M4.7 | 51 km | 17 km |
| Aug 12, 1996 | 11 km ENE of Samaipata, Bolivia | M4.7 | 97 km | 53 km |
| Oct 6, 2017 | 41 km WSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M4.6 | 87 km | 35 km |
| Apr 13, 2013 | 10 km NNE of Warnes, Bolivia | M4.6 | 28 km | 40 km |
| Jun 28, 2014 | 19 km NNE of Mairana, Bolivia | M4.6 | 85 km | 36 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in |
Portachuelo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in June to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.9") and August the driest (1.8").