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Weather & Climate in Samaipata, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samaipata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,558 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,558 ft (1,694 m) |
| Area | 580.8 sq mi (1,504.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.1775°N, 63.8756°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
82 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Feb 21, 2017 | 41 km E of Padilla, Bolivia | M6.5 | 123 km | 596 km |
| Feb 27, 1990 | 42 km NW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.9 | 117 km | 601 km |
| Nov 13, 2009 | 26 km NNW of Mairana, Bolivia | M5.8 | 37 km | 608 km |
| May 22, 1998 | 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia | M5.6 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2014 | 40 km E of Padilla, Bolivia | M5.6 | 120 km | 600 km |
| May 12, 1995 | 37 km E of Padilla, Bolivia | M5.4 | 129 km | 601 km |
| Jan 23, 2010 | 16 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1994 | 38 km NW of Comarapa, Bolivia | M5.3 | 113 km | 38 km |
| Mar 21, 2021 | 34 km N of Monteagudo, Bolivia | M5.3 | 147 km | 599 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 18 km SW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2020 | 44 km S of Vallegrande, Bolivia | M5.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2016 | 44 km NNE of Monteagudo, Bolivia | M5.1 | 137 km | 588 km |
| Feb 23, 2002 | 7 km SE of Limoncito, Bolivia | M5.1 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 2010 | 18 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.1 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2020 | 49 km W of Abapó, Bolivia | M5.0 | 83 km | 38 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 43 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia | M5.0 | 73 km | 38 km |
| Oct 16, 2009 | 30 km N of Abapó, Bolivia | M5.0 | 68 km | 43 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 44 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia | M4.9 | 77 km | 43 km |
| Oct 17, 2009 | 33 km N of Abapó, Bolivia | M4.9 | 71 km | 34 km |
| Jul 2, 1998 | 10 km ESE of Totora, Bolivia | M4.8 | 137 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in |
Samaipata has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 62°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.5").