San Pedro, Bolivia

Full City Profile

5,002 Population 11/sq mi density

13,166 ft Elevation 4,013 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

San Pedro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	48.5°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13,166 ft (4,013 m)
Area	445.8 sq mi (1,154.7 km²)
Population Density	11/sq mi
Coordinates	-16.2372°N, 68.8506°W
Timezone	America/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"

6% below US avg

Snowfall 2.7"

Wettest Month (Jan) 6.65"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

268 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 9, 2025.

Sep 30, 2009	17 km ESE of Putina, Peru	M5.9	90 km
Jun 8, 2011	43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.9	118 km
Dec 2, 1991	23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.8	62 km
Jul 12, 2024	67 km E of Tarata, Peru	M5.6	140 km
May 1, 1993	28 km SSE of Putina, Peru	M5.4	79 km
Aug 6, 2005	59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru	M5.4	142 km
Mar 22, 2010	7 km WNW of Juli, Peru	M5.3	71 km
Feb 2, 2006	29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru	M5.3	144 km
Jun 29, 2013	23 km SSE of Putina, Peru	M5.3	83 km
May 25, 2013	18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.3	93 km
Mar 25, 2000	3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru	M5.3	73 km
Dec 22, 1995	26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.3	58 km
Aug 12, 2001	27 km W of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.2	131 km
Feb 4, 2007	73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru	M5.1	114 km
Jan 10, 1995	23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru	M5.1	55 km
Sep 29, 2012	58 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.1	121 km
May 8, 2001	77 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia	M5.0	141 km
Apr 10, 2024	60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia	M5.0	120 km
May 10, 1990	5 km S of Juli, Peru	M4.9	64 km
Feb 6, 1994	26 km S of Desaguadero, Peru	M4.9	64 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (178 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	178 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	184 km
Tacora	Stratovolcano(es)	5,980 m (19,619 ft)	Unknown	192 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	6.7 in	Wettest
February	51°F (11°C)	5.6 in	Warmest
March	51°F (10°C)	4.3 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.2 in
May	46°F (8°C)	1.4 in
June	43°F (6°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
July	48°F (9°C)	0.4 in
August	45°F (7°C)	0.6 in
September	47°F (9°C)	1.7 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.9 in
November	51°F (11°C)	2.5 in
December	51°F (11°C)	5.2 in

San Pedro has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 43°F in June to 51°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.7") and June the driest (0.3").

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