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Weather & Climate in Totora, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Totora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,501 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,501 ft (2,896 m) |
| Area | 16.2 sq mi (42.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.7266°N, 65.1932°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
86 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 | 25 km | 24 km |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia | M6.3 | 77 km | 359 km |
| Jul 4, 2001 | 41 km NNE of Colomi, Bolivia | M6.2 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 1990 | 42 km NW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.9 | 128 km | 601 km |
| Nov 13, 2009 | 26 km NNW of Mairana, Bolivia | M5.8 | 118 km | 608 km |
| May 22, 1998 | 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia | M5.6 | 30 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 1998 | 13 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia | M5.4 | 22 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 1998 | 8 km WSW of Totora, Bolivia | M5.4 | 9 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 1998 | Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia | M5.3 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 1994 | 38 km NW of Comarapa, Bolivia | M5.3 | 40 km | 38 km |
| Mar 1, 1998 | 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia | M5.3 | 98 km | 46 km |
| Jan 23, 2010 | 16 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2010 | 18 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 18 km SW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 38 km ENE of Colomi, Bolivia | M4.9 | 68 km | 11 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 20 km SSE of Chimoré, Bolivia | M4.8 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1998 | 10 km ESE of Totora, Bolivia | M4.8 | 11 km | 33 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 63 km N of Comarapa, Bolivia | M4.8 | 86 km | 40 km |
| May 22, 1998 | 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia | M4.8 | 49 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2023 | 42 km NW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M4.7 | 129 km | 619 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in |
Totora has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 55°F in June to 66°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.2").