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Weather & Climate in Pilaya, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pilaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,295 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,295 ft (1,614 m) |
| Area | 1,003.6 sq mi (2,599.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.9500°N, 64.7500°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Mar 17, 2004 | 38 km NNE of Tupiza, Bolivia | M6.1 | 89 km | 290 km |
| Jul 27, 2003 | 56 km N of Camargo, Bolivia | M6.0 | 101 km | 345 km |
| Jan 7, 2011 | 42 km NE of Villazón, Bolivia | M5.1 | 111 km | 290 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 29 km SW of Entre Ríos, Bolivia | M5.1 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 2005 | 8 km E of Atocha, Bolivia | M4.7 | 144 km | 255 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 24 km SE of Santa Bárbara, Bolivia | M4.7 | 122 km | 267 km |
| May 13, 1993 | 15 km SW of Tupiza, Bolivia | M4.6 | 129 km | 276 km |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 26 km NNW of Tupiza, Bolivia | M4.6 | 111 km | 283 km |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 69 km WSW of Monteagudo, Bolivia | M4.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1992 | 35 km N of Camargo, Bolivia | M4.5 | 87 km | 354 km |
| Aug 14, 2016 | 41 km W of Monteagudo, Bolivia | M4.4 | 128 km | 25 km |
| Aug 10, 2005 | Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia | M4.4 | 92 km | 333 km |
| Feb 13, 2017 | 29 km N of Villazón, Bolivia | M4.4 | 128 km | 303 km |
| May 12, 2020 | 22 km SSW of Camargo, Bolivia | M4.3 | 61 km | 334 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 50 km N of Camargo, Bolivia | M4.3 | 100 km | 360 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 37 km N of Camargo, Bolivia | M4.3 | 88 km | 354 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 37 km SSE of Atocha, Bolivia | M4.3 | 147 km | 266 km |
| Feb 6, 2021 | 37 km WSW of Camargo, Bolivia | M4.2 | 83 km | 345 km |
| Nov 29, 2001 | 40 km WNW of Tupiza, Bolivia | M4.2 | 143 km | 273 km |
| Jan 21, 2013 | 76 km N of Entre Ríos, Bolivia | M4.2 | 61 km | 49 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
Pilaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 52°F in June to 65°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.1").