Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia

Full City Profile

1,831,434 Population 8,866/sq mi density

1,421 ft Elevation 433 meters

77°F Avg Temperature 25°C

Santa Cruz de la Sierra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	77.0°F
	43% above US avg
January Average	78°F (26°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,421 ft (433 m)
Area	206.6 sq mi (535.0 km²)
Population Density	8,866/sq mi
Coordinates	-17.7863°N, 63.1812°W
Timezone	America/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"

37% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.72"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 27, 1990	42 km NW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia	M5.9	123 km
Nov 13, 2009	26 km NNW of Mairana, Bolivia	M5.8	98 km
Jan 23, 2010	16 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia	M5.3	80 km
Feb 23, 2002	7 km SE of Limoncito, Bolivia	M5.1	38 km
Jan 23, 2010	18 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia	M5.1	81 km
Jun 11, 2017	18 km SW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia	M5.1	85 km
Jun 29, 2020	49 km W of Abapó, Bolivia	M5.0	145 km
Oct 15, 2013	43 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia	M5.0	80 km
Oct 16, 2009	30 km N of Abapó, Bolivia	M5.0	94 km
Oct 15, 2013	44 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia	M4.9	81 km
Oct 17, 2009	33 km N of Abapó, Bolivia	M4.9	90 km
Oct 21, 2013	34 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia	M4.8	89 km
May 19, 2011	63 km N of Comarapa, Bolivia	M4.8	146 km
Jul 19, 2004	13 km W of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia	M4.7	13 km
May 22, 2023	42 km NW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia	M4.7	124 km
Jan 27, 2002	21 km E of Samaipata, Bolivia	M4.7	67 km
Apr 19, 2014	11 km W of Abapó, Bolivia	M4.7	125 km
Jan 10, 2000	40 km NNW of Abapó, Bolivia	M4.7	98 km
Aug 12, 1996	11 km ENE of Samaipata, Bolivia	M4.7	74 km
Oct 6, 2017	41 km WSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia	M4.6	108 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (26°C)	7.7 in	Wettest
February	79°F (26°C)	5.4 in
March	78°F (26°C)	4.3 in
April	75°F (24°C)	3.6 in
May	72°F (22°C)	3.1 in
June	69°F (20°C)	2.7 in	Coldest
July	71°F (22°C)	1.9 in
August	72°F (22°C)	1.8 in	Driest
September	76°F (24°C)	2.3 in
October	78°F (26°C)	4.1 in
November	79°F (26°C)	5.5 in
December	79°F (26°C)	7.2 in	Warmest

Santa Cruz de la Sierra has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in June to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.7") and August the driest (1.8").

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