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. 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) |
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°S, 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").