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Weather & Climate in Puearto Pailas, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puearto Pailas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 62.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 4,941.8 sq mi (12,799.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.6630°N, 62.8123°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Nov 13, 2009 | 26 km NNW of Mairana, Bolivia | M5.8 | 139 km | 608 km |
| Jan 23, 2010 | 16 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 18 km SW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2010 | 18 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2002 | 7 km SE of Limoncito, Bolivia | M5.1 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 2009 | 30 km N of Abapó, Bolivia | M5.0 | 123 km | 43 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 43 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia | M5.0 | 105 km | 38 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 44 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia | M4.9 | 104 km | 43 km |
| Oct 17, 2009 | 33 km N of Abapó, Bolivia | M4.9 | 117 km | 34 km |
| Oct 21, 2013 | 34 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia | M4.8 | 114 km | 32 km |
| Jan 10, 2000 | 40 km NNW of Abapó, Bolivia | M4.7 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2004 | 13 km W of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia | M4.7 | 54 km | 17 km |
| Aug 12, 1996 | 11 km ENE of Samaipata, Bolivia | M4.7 | 115 km | 53 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 21 km E of Samaipata, Bolivia | M4.7 | 106 km | 67 km |
| Jun 28, 2014 | 19 km NNE of Mairana, Bolivia | M4.6 | 117 km | 36 km |
| Apr 13, 2013 | 10 km NNE of Warnes, Bolivia | M4.6 | 44 km | 40 km |
| Oct 6, 2017 | 41 km WSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M4.6 | 145 km | 35 km |
| Dec 15, 2009 | 19 km SSW of Portachuelo, Bolivia | M4.5 | 68 km | 32 km |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 19 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M4.5 | 113 km | 34 km |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 35 km WSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in |
Puearto Pailas has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in June to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (1.4").