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Weather & Climate in La Paz, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Paz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 7.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (503 m) |
| Area | 580.7 sq mi (1,504.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.4617°N, 67.5523°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Mendoza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
391 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Feb 2, 2015 | 63 km W of Villa General Roca, Argentina | M6.3 | 92 km | 172 km |
| Feb 12, 2010 | 67 km SSW of San Martín, Argentina | M5.8 | 116 km | 148 km |
| Aug 5, 2006 | 23 km WSW of San Martín, Argentina | M5.6 | 115 km | 25 km |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 66 km SSW of San Martín, Argentina | M5.4 | 113 km | 150 km |
| Feb 10, 1997 | 7 km ESE of Mendoza, Argentina | M5.3 | 127 km | 149 km |
| Jun 18, 2012 | 8 km NNW of San Martín, Argentina | M5.3 | 101 km | 23 km |
| Dec 8, 1991 | 83 km ENE of San Martín, Argentina | M5.0 | 88 km | 28 km |
| May 18, 2017 | 79 km W of Villa General Roca, Argentina | M5.0 | 93 km | 166 km |
| Jul 29, 1996 | 29 km SE of San Luis, Argentina | M4.9 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Nov 15, 2013 | 96 km W of Villa General Roca, Argentina | M4.9 | 89 km | 22 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 54 km S of San Martín, Argentina | M4.9 | 78 km | 20 km |
| Jan 5, 2002 | 32 km S of San Martín, Argentina | M4.8 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 2006 | 104 km SE of Caucete, Argentina | M4.8 | 117 km | 32 km |
| Mar 18, 2023 | 27 km S of San Martín, Argentina | M4.8 | 83 km | 37 km |
| Nov 27, 1996 | 2 km ESE of Mendoza, Argentina | M4.8 | 132 km | 28 km |
| Nov 26, 1993 | 29 km SE of San Martín, Argentina | M4.7 | 67 km | 48 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 52 km W of Villa Mercedes, Argentina | M4.7 | 144 km | 42 km |
| Jul 25, 1993 | 15 km W of Mendoza, Argentina | M4.7 | 148 km | 146 km |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 88 km W of Villa General Roca, Argentina | M4.7 | 77 km | 167 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 118 km NW of Unión, Argentina | M4.7 | 121 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in |
La Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.5").