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Weather & Climate in Pucarani, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pucarani experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 30.5 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,680 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,680 ft (3,865 m) |
| Area | 550.3 sq mi (1,425.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.3996°N, 68.4775°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
224 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 129 km | 255 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 134 km | 146 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 105 km | 241 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 147 km | 176 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 121 km | 260 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 97 km | 246 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.3 | 124 km | 264 km |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru | M5.3 | 116 km | 220 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.3 | 120 km | 153 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru | M5.3 | 113 km | 189 km |
| Sep 29, 2012 | 58 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.1 | 132 km | 138 km |
| Jan 10, 1995 | 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 85 km | 171 km |
| Feb 4, 2007 | 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 114 km | 173 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 77 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.0 | 136 km | 142 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia | M5.0 | 96 km | 204 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 5 km S of Juli, Peru | M4.9 | 105 km | 160 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 29 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M4.9 | 110 km | 233 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 23 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M4.9 | 132 km | 170 km |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 80 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M4.9 | 135 km | 164 km |
| Apr 3, 2016 | 4 km NNE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M4.9 | 135 km | 161 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 40°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 4.9 in |
Pucarani has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 40°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.2").