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Weather & Climate in La Paz, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,408 feet.
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
Air Quality
Earthquake History
77 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 140 km | 241 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 131 km | 246 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru | M5.3 | 150 km | 189 km |
| Jan 10, 1995 | 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 118 km | 171 km |
| Feb 4, 2007 | 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 130 km | 173 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 77 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.0 | 146 km | 142 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia | M5.0 | 92 km | 204 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 5 km S of Juli, Peru | M4.9 | 141 km | 160 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 29 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M4.9 | 146 km | 233 km |
| Feb 6, 1994 | 26 km S of Desaguadero, Peru | M4.9 | 96 km | 174 km |
| May 5, 2001 | 26 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M4.8 | 144 km | 197 km |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 78 km SSE of Desaguadero, Peru | M4.8 | 114 km | 182 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 17 km WSW of Desaguadero, Peru | M4.7 | 112 km | 214 km |
| Oct 7, 2017 | 22 km ESE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M4.7 | 149 km | 187 km |
| Mar 28, 1998 | Peru-Bolivia border region | M4.6 | 131 km | 180 km |
| Jun 2, 2005 | 7 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru | M4.6 | 149 km | 216 km |
| Jan 17, 2010 | 34 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M4.6 | 137 km | 175 km |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 8 km E of Tiahuanaco, Bolivia | M4.6 | 48 km | 234 km |
| Nov 27, 2013 | 40 km SW of Desaguadero, Peru | M4.6 | 131 km | 194 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 28 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M4.5 | 140 km | 190 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").