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Weather & Climate in Potosí, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Potosí experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 13.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13,015 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,015 ft (3,967 m) |
| Area | 45.6 sq mi (118.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,095/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.5836°N, 65.7531°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Oct 10, 1990 | 68 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia | M6.6 | 91 km | 266 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 53 km W of Potosí, Bolivia | M6.1 | 53 km | 274 km |
| Jul 27, 2003 | 56 km N of Camargo, Bolivia | M6.0 | 85 km | 345 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 74 km W of Potosí, Bolivia | M5.4 | 75 km | 222 km |
| Jun 20, 1992 | 29 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.3 | 111 km | 249 km |
| Mar 1, 1998 | 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia | M5.3 | 143 km | 46 km |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 67 km S of Challapata, Bolivia | M4.9 | 97 km | 257 km |
| May 30, 2011 | 69 km NNE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.8 | 96 km | 252 km |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 52 km WSW of Potosí, Bolivia | M4.8 | 53 km | 49 km |
| Jan 12, 2007 | 48 km NE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.7 | 103 km | 255 km |
| Oct 11, 1994 | 57 km NE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.7 | 97 km | 259 km |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 24 km NNE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.7 | 125 km | 244 km |
| Oct 13, 2013 | 14 km E of Uyuni, Bolivia | M4.7 | 137 km | 238 km |
| Mar 17, 2011 | 60 km NE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.7 | 94 km | 224 km |
| Mar 18, 2023 | 61 km N of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.6 | 123 km | 238 km |
| Aug 8, 1995 | 19 km SSW of Llallagua, Bolivia | M4.6 | 147 km | 268 km |
| Mar 23, 2018 | 9 km SSE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.6 | 147 km | 259 km |
| Jan 9, 2009 | 45 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia | M4.6 | 101 km | 246 km |
| Mar 2, 2013 | 42 km NNE of Colchani, Bolivia | M4.6 | 113 km | 258 km |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 69 km WSW of Monteagudo, Bolivia | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jatun Mundo Quri Warani (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jatun Mundo Quri Warani | Lava dome(s) | 5,438 m (17,841 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Jayu Khota, Laguna | Maar(s) | 3,650 m (11,975 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
Potosí has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 41°F in July to 52°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.0").