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Weather & Climate in Mapiri, Bolivia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Mapiri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,644 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,644 ft (806 m)
Area648.9 sq mi (1,680.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-15.2500°N, 68.1667°W
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.8"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Jun 9, 1994 92 km E of Sina, Peru M6.1 103 km 650 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 125 km 255 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 138 km 241 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 138 km 260 km
Dec 22, 1995 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia M5.3 120 km 246 km
Jun 29, 2013 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.3 137 km 264 km
Jul 14, 2011 29 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M4.9 140 km 233 km
Oct 14, 2002 33 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M4.8 145 km 214 km
Feb 17, 2025 21 km SSE of Putina, Peru M4.7 139 km 262 km
Aug 26, 2023 2 km WSW of Conima, Peru M4.6 141 km 266 km
Aug 31, 1998 20 km ESE of Putina, Peru M4.6 122 km 281 km
Jan 7, 2009 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M4.4 144 km 237 km
Jun 14, 1991 18 km SSW of Putina, Peru M4.4 147 km 261 km
Jun 24, 2006 12 km W of Yumani, Bolivia M4.3 147 km 225 km
Jun 21, 1992 29 km SE of Putina, Peru M4.2 124 km 200 km
Mar 19, 1997 33 km SE of Putina, Peru M4.2 128 km 225 km
Mar 17, 2016 14 km WNW of Sorata, Bolivia M4.2 85 km 176 km
Jul 6, 2004 23 km ENE of Conima, Peru M4.2 116 km 294 km
Jun 30, 2004 16 km SE of Putina, Peru M4.0 132 km 259 km
Apr 11, 1999 52 km NW of Rurrenabaque, Bolivia M4.0 135 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.5 in
February 74°F (24°C) 8.2 in
March 74°F (23°C) 6.8 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.6 in
July 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
October 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 5.4 in Warmest
December 74°F (24°C) 8.7 in Wettest

Mapiri has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in July to 75°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.7") and July the driest (1.3").

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