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Weather & Climate in Potolo, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Potolo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 33.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,961 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,961 ft (3,036 m) |
| Area | 682.6 sq mi (1,768.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.0056°N, 65.5286°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
77 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 | 142 km | 24 km |
| Oct 10, 1990 | 68 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia | M6.6 | 127 km | 266 km |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia | M6.3 | 132 km | 359 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 53 km W of Potosí, Bolivia | M6.1 | 95 km | 274 km |
| Jul 27, 2003 | 56 km N of Camargo, Bolivia | M6.0 | 131 km | 345 km |
| May 22, 1998 | 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia | M5.6 | 120 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 1998 | 8 km WSW of Totora, Bolivia | M5.4 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 74 km W of Potosí, Bolivia | M5.4 | 125 km | 222 km |
| May 26, 1998 | 13 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia | M5.4 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 1998 | 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia | M5.3 | 87 km | 46 km |
| May 22, 1998 | Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia | M5.3 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 1992 | 29 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.3 | 125 km | 249 km |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 67 km S of Challapata, Bolivia | M4.9 | 133 km | 257 km |
| May 26, 2023 | Oruro-Potosi border region, Bolivia | M4.9 | 149 km | 257 km |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 52 km WSW of Potosí, Bolivia | M4.8 | 111 km | 49 km |
| May 30, 2011 | 69 km NNE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.8 | 143 km | 252 km |
| Jul 2, 1998 | 10 km ESE of Totora, Bolivia | M4.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 1998 | 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia | M4.8 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Mar 17, 2011 | 60 km NE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.7 | 147 km | 224 km |
| Oct 11, 1994 | 57 km NE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.7 | 150 km | 259 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jatun Mundo Quri Warani (132 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jatun Mundo Quri Warani | Lava dome(s) | 5,438 m (17,841 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
Potolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 50°F in July to 61°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.1").