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Weather & Climate in Sorata, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sorata has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,848 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,848 ft (2,697 m) |
| Area | 396.6 sq mi (1,027.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.7731°N, 68.6497°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
137 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 | 73 km | 255 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 69 km | 241 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 76 km | 260 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.3 | 77 km | 264 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.3 | 144 km | 153 km |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru | M5.3 | 101 km | 220 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru | M5.3 | 103 km | 189 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 52 km | 246 km |
| Jan 10, 1995 | 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 107 km | 171 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 29 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M4.9 | 72 km | 233 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 5 km S of Juli, Peru | M4.9 | 102 km | 160 km |
| Feb 6, 1994 | 26 km S of Desaguadero, Peru | M4.9 | 120 km | 174 km |
| Oct 14, 2002 | 33 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M4.8 | 78 km | 214 km |
| May 5, 2001 | 26 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M4.8 | 142 km | 197 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 17 km WSW of Desaguadero, Peru | M4.7 | 110 km | 214 km |
| Oct 7, 2017 | 22 km ESE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M4.7 | 147 km | 187 km |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 18 km SSE of Taquile, Peru | M4.7 | 104 km | 223 km |
| Mar 17, 2016 | 8 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M4.7 | 150 km | 188 km |
| Mar 13, 2015 | 18 km N of Pilcuyo, Peru | M4.7 | 100 km | 233 km |
| Oct 29, 2002 | 13 km ESE of Taquile, Peru | M4.7 | 98 km | 198 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in |
Sorata has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 41°F in June to 47°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.7") and June the driest (0.3").