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Weather & Climate in Tiahuanaco, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tiahuanaco 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 12,664 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 | 12,664 ft (3,860 m) |
| Area | 550.3 sq mi (1,425.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.5523°N, 68.6795°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
342 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 142 km | 148 km |
| 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 | 107 km | 146 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 100 km | 241 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 120 km | 176 km |
| Jul 25, 2004 | 76 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.4 | 128 km | 156 km |
| Aug 6, 2005 | 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru | M5.4 | 124 km | 140 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 117 km | 260 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.3 | 122 km | 264 km |
| Feb 2, 2006 | 29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.3 | 137 km | 40 km |
| Mar 4, 1998 | 60 km E of Estique, Peru | M5.3 | 136 km | 132 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 97 km | 246 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru | M5.3 | 98 km | 189 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.3 | 94 km | 153 km |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru | M5.3 | 103 km | 220 km |
| Dec 1, 1998 | 71 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.3 | 136 km | 161 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 27 km W of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.2 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 2007 | 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 88 km | 173 km |
| Sep 29, 2012 | 58 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.1 | 104 km | 138 km |
| Jan 10, 1995 | 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 62 km | 171 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacora (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 176 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 186 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 188 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 40°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 42°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in |
Tiahuanaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 40°F in June to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (0.2").