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Samaipata, Bolivia

Full City Profile

3,500 Population 6/sq mi density
5,558 ft Elevation 1,694 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Samaipata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,558 ft (1,694 m)
Area580.8 sq mi (1,504.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-18.1775°N, 63.8756°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 21, 2017 41 km E of Padilla, Bolivia M6.5 123 km
Feb 27, 1990 42 km NW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.9 117 km
Nov 13, 2009 26 km NNW of Mairana, Bolivia M5.8 37 km
May 22, 1998 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia M5.6 135 km
Jan 27, 2014 40 km E of Padilla, Bolivia M5.6 120 km
May 12, 1995 37 km E of Padilla, Bolivia M5.4 129 km
Jan 23, 2010 16 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.3 71 km
Apr 3, 1994 38 km NW of Comarapa, Bolivia M5.3 113 km
Mar 21, 2021 34 km N of Monteagudo, Bolivia M5.3 147 km
Jun 11, 2017 18 km SW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.1 72 km
Jun 29, 2020 44 km S of Vallegrande, Bolivia M5.1 81 km
Jul 14, 2016 44 km NNE of Monteagudo, Bolivia M5.1 137 km
Feb 23, 2002 7 km SE of Limoncito, Bolivia M5.1 55 km
Jan 23, 2010 18 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia M5.1 69 km
Jun 29, 2020 49 km W of Abapó, Bolivia M5.0 83 km
Oct 15, 2013 43 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia M5.0 73 km
Oct 16, 2009 30 km N of Abapó, Bolivia M5.0 68 km
Oct 15, 2013 44 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia M4.9 77 km
Oct 17, 2009 33 km N of Abapó, Bolivia M4.9 71 km
Jul 2, 1998 10 km ESE of Totora, Bolivia M4.8 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in Wettest
March 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
July 62°F (16°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
October 69°F (20°C) 1.6 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
December 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in

Samaipata has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 62°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.5").

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