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Weather & Climate in Yamparáez, Bolivia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Yamparáez experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,157 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,157 ft (3,096 m)
Area682.6 sq mi (1,768.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-19.1893°N, 65.1233°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

Feb 21, 2017 41 km E of Padilla, Bolivia M6.5 128 km 596 km
Jun 29, 2001 53 km W of Potosí, Bolivia M6.1 124 km 274 km
Jul 27, 2003 56 km N of Camargo, Bolivia M6.0 105 km 345 km
May 22, 1998 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia M5.6 134 km 33 km
Jan 27, 2014 40 km E of Padilla, Bolivia M5.6 127 km 600 km
May 12, 1995 37 km E of Padilla, Bolivia M5.4 125 km 601 km
Mar 1, 1998 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia M5.3 128 km 46 km
Mar 21, 2021 34 km N of Monteagudo, Bolivia M5.3 124 km 599 km
Jul 14, 2016 44 km NNE of Monteagudo, Bolivia M5.1 135 km 588 km
Jun 29, 2020 44 km S of Vallegrande, Bolivia M5.1 116 km 10 km
Jun 29, 2020 49 km W of Abapó, Bolivia M5.0 137 km 38 km
Apr 27, 2011 52 km WSW of Potosí, Bolivia M4.8 131 km 49 km
May 22, 1998 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia M4.8 148 km 33 km
Aug 18, 2019 11 km N of Monteagudo, Bolivia M4.6 137 km 564 km
Oct 11, 2012 28 km NNW of Monteagudo, Bolivia M4.6 119 km 602 km
Aug 12, 2019 69 km WSW of Monteagudo, Bolivia M4.6 120 km 10 km
Apr 18, 2010 23 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia M4.6 133 km 430 km
May 23, 1998 17 km SE of Mizque, Bolivia M4.6 129 km 33 km
Jun 5, 1998 36 km NE of Aiquile, Bolivia M4.5 135 km 33 km
Jun 27, 2013 50 km NNW of Potosí, Bolivia M4.5 85 km 283 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jatun Mundo Quri Warani (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Jatun Mundo Quri Warani Lava dome(s) 5,438 m (17,841 ft) Unknown 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in Wettest
February 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
March 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.4 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Warmest

Yamparáez has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 50°F in July to 61°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.1").

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