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Weather & Climate in Sotomayor, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sotomayor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,165 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,165 ft (2,184 m) |
| Area | 682.6 sq mi (1,768.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.3400°N, 64.9992°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Feb 21, 2017 | 41 km E of Padilla, Bolivia | M6.5 | 115 km | 596 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 53 km W of Potosí, Bolivia | M6.1 | 133 km | 274 km |
| Jul 27, 2003 | 56 km N of Camargo, Bolivia | M6.0 | 90 km | 345 km |
| Jan 27, 2014 | 40 km E of Padilla, Bolivia | M5.6 | 114 km | 600 km |
| May 12, 1995 | 37 km E of Padilla, Bolivia | M5.4 | 110 km | 601 km |
| Mar 1, 1998 | 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia | M5.3 | 149 km | 46 km |
| Mar 21, 2021 | 34 km N of Monteagudo, Bolivia | M5.3 | 107 km | 599 km |
| Jun 29, 2020 | 44 km S of Vallegrande, Bolivia | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2016 | 44 km NNE of Monteagudo, Bolivia | M5.1 | 120 km | 588 km |
| Jun 29, 2020 | 49 km W of Abapó, Bolivia | M5.0 | 129 km | 38 km |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 52 km WSW of Potosí, Bolivia | M4.8 | 136 km | 49 km |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 69 km WSW of Monteagudo, Bolivia | M4.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 11 km N of Monteagudo, Bolivia | M4.6 | 119 km | 564 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 17 km SE of Mizque, Bolivia | M4.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 2012 | 28 km NNW of Monteagudo, Bolivia | M4.6 | 101 km | 602 km |
| Jun 5, 1998 | 36 km NE of Aiquile, Bolivia | M4.5 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2013 | 50 km NNW of Potosí, Bolivia | M4.5 | 100 km | 283 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 36 km ENE of Colquechaca, Bolivia | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1992 | 35 km N of Camargo, Bolivia | M4.5 | 113 km | 354 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 45 km ENE of Padilla, Bolivia | M4.4 | 117 km | 609 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jatun Mundo Quri Warani (163 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jatun Mundo Quri Warani | Lava dome(s) | 5,438 m (17,841 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
Sotomayor has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 51°F in July to 62°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.1").