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Weather & Climate in Viacha, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Viacha 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 12,697 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 | 12,697 ft (3,870 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 47,634/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.6500°N, 68.3000°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
183 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 138 km | 146 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 137 km | 241 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 143 km | 176 km |
| Jul 25, 2004 | 76 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.4 | 139 km | 156 km |
| Aug 6, 2005 | 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru | M5.4 | 148 km | 140 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.3 | 133 km | 153 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 130 km | 246 km |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru | M5.3 | 144 km | 220 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru | M5.3 | 140 km | 189 km |
| Sep 29, 2012 | 58 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.1 | 132 km | 138 km |
| Jan 10, 1995 | 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 103 km | 171 km |
| Feb 4, 2007 | 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 107 km | 173 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia | M5.0 | 71 km | 204 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 77 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.0 | 123 km | 142 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 23 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M4.9 | 140 km | 170 km |
| Apr 3, 2016 | 4 km NNE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M4.9 | 149 km | 161 km |
| Jan 30, 2000 | 61 km ENE of Estique, Peru | M4.9 | 149 km | 169 km |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 80 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M4.9 | 130 km | 164 km |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 63 km E of Estique, Peru | M4.9 | 149 km | 147 km |
| Feb 6, 1994 | 26 km S of Desaguadero, Peru | M4.9 | 76 km | 174 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Parinacota (191 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 191 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in |
Viacha has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 41°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.2").