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Weather & Climate in Punata, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Punata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,960 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,960 ft (2,731 m) |
| Area | 51.0 sq mi (132.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 298/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.5423°N, 65.8347°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
90 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 | 48 km | 24 km |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia | M6.3 | 38 km | 359 km |
| Jul 4, 2001 | 41 km NNE of Colomi, Bolivia | M6.2 | 61 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 1998 | 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia | M5.6 | 89 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 1998 | 8 km WSW of Totora, Bolivia | M5.4 | 64 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 1998 | 13 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia | M5.4 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 1994 | 38 km NW of Comarapa, Bolivia | M5.3 | 109 km | 38 km |
| Mar 1, 1998 | 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia | M5.3 | 85 km | 46 km |
| May 22, 1998 | Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia | M5.3 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Jun 13, 2010 | 35 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia | M5.0 | 110 km | 270 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 38 km ENE of Colomi, Bolivia | M4.9 | 49 km | 11 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 20 km SSE of Chimoré, Bolivia | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 63 km N of Comarapa, Bolivia | M4.8 | 145 km | 40 km |
| May 22, 1998 | 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia | M4.8 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 1998 | 10 km ESE of Totora, Bolivia | M4.8 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km NE of Huanuni, Bolivia | M4.7 | 118 km | 280 km |
| Aug 31, 2001 | 12 km ENE of Totoral, Bolivia | M4.7 | 142 km | 261 km |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 15 km E of Arani, Bolivia | M4.6 | 23 km | 54 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 23 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia | M4.6 | 90 km | 430 km |
| Aug 8, 1995 | 19 km SSW of Llallagua, Bolivia | M4.6 | 146 km | 268 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in |
Punata has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in July to 66°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.5").