La Paz, Bolivia

Full City Profile

2,004,652 Population 11,000/sq mi density

12,408 ft Elevation 3,782 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

La Paz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	51.1°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,408 ft (3,782 m)
Area	182.2 sq mi (472.0 km²)
Population Density	11,000/sq mi
Coordinates	-16.5000°N, 68.1500°W
Timezone	America/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.08"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 18, 2025.

Dec 2, 1991	23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.8	140 km
Dec 22, 1995	26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.3	131 km
Mar 22, 2010	7 km WNW of Juli, Peru	M5.3	150 km
Jan 10, 1995	23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru	M5.1	118 km
Feb 4, 2007	73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru	M5.1	130 km
May 8, 2001	77 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia	M5.0	146 km
Apr 10, 2024	60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia	M5.0	92 km
May 10, 1990	5 km S of Juli, Peru	M4.9	141 km
Jul 14, 2011	29 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia	M4.9	146 km
Feb 6, 1994	26 km S of Desaguadero, Peru	M4.9	96 km
May 5, 2001	26 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M4.8	144 km
Aug 12, 2023	78 km SSE of Desaguadero, Peru	M4.8	114 km
Jun 2, 2014	17 km WSW of Desaguadero, Peru	M4.7	112 km
Oct 7, 2017	22 km ESE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M4.7	149 km
Mar 28, 1998	Peru-Bolivia border region	M4.6	131 km
Jun 2, 2005	7 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru	M4.6	149 km
Jan 17, 2010	34 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M4.6	137 km
Mar 27, 2008	8 km E of Tiahuanaco, Bolivia	M4.6	48 km
Nov 27, 2013	40 km SW of Desaguadero, Peru	M4.6	131 km
Jun 24, 1997	28 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M4.5	140 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	54°F (12°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
February	53°F (12°C)	3.7 in
March	53°F (12°C)	2.8 in
April	51°F (11°C)	1.1 in
May	49°F (10°C)	0.4 in
June	47°F (8°C)	0.2 in
July	47°F (8°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
August	48°F (9°C)	0.5 in
September	50°F (10°C)	1.0 in
October	53°F (12°C)	1.3 in
November	54°F (12°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
December	54°F (12°C)	3.5 in

La Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 47°F in July to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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