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Tarija, Bolivia

Full City Profile

159,269 Population 128/sq mi density
6,135 ft Elevation 1,870 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Tarija enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,135 ft (1,870 m)
Area1,241.9 sq mi (3,216.6 km²)
Population Density128/sq mi
Coordinates-21.5355°N, 64.7296°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jan 23, 1997 16 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia M7.1 114 km
Jul 21, 2007 19 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina M6.4 128 km
Mar 17, 2004 38 km NNE of Tupiza, Bolivia M6.1 100 km
Jun 2, 2012 13 km ESE of Yacuiba, Bolivia M5.9 135 km
Aug 21, 2024 29 km W of La Quiaca, Argentina M5.5 137 km
Nov 29, 2009 18 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia M5.4 113 km
Mar 2, 2018 8 km WSW of Yacuiba, Bolivia M5.4 116 km
Jan 22, 2005 28 km S of Yacuiba, Bolivia M5.3 138 km
Jan 26, 2020 32 km WNW of Villazón, Bolivia M5.3 131 km
May 22, 2016 44 km NNE of Bermejo, Bolivia M5.3 104 km
Jan 7, 2011 42 km NE of Villazón, Bolivia M5.1 69 km
Jun 25, 2001 29 km SW of Entre Ríos, Bolivia M5.1 45 km
Dec 21, 1991 14 km ENE of Bermejo, Bolivia M5.0 138 km
Apr 14, 2022 42 km WNW of Villazón, Bolivia M4.9 141 km
Aug 9, 2023 30 km WNW of Villazón, Bolivia M4.9 127 km
Mar 25, 1990 18 km SSE of Yacuiba, Bolivia M4.9 135 km
Aug 28, 2025 37 km SW of La Quiaca, Argentina M4.8 146 km
Jun 7, 2012 27 km SW of La Quiaca, Argentina M4.8 137 km
Mar 10, 1999 40 km W of Villazón, Bolivia M4.7 143 km
Feb 10, 2011 6 km WSW of Yacuiba, Bolivia M4.7 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
February 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in
March 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
October 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
December 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in Warmest

Tarija has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 57°F in July to 70°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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