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Weather & Climate in San Pedro, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Pedro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 35.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13,166 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,166 ft (4,013 m) |
| Area | 445.8 sq mi (1,154.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.2372°N, 68.8506°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
268 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 90 km | 255 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 118 km | 146 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 62 km | 241 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 140 km | 176 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 79 km | 260 km |
| Aug 6, 2005 | 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru | M5.4 | 142 km | 140 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru | M5.3 | 71 km | 189 km |
| Feb 2, 2006 | 29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.3 | 144 km | 40 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.3 | 83 km | 264 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.3 | 93 km | 153 km |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru | M5.3 | 73 km | 220 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 58 km | 246 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 27 km W of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.2 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 2007 | 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 114 km | 173 km |
| Jan 10, 1995 | 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 55 km | 171 km |
| Sep 29, 2012 | 58 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.1 | 121 km | 138 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 77 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.0 | 141 km | 142 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia | M5.0 | 120 km | 204 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 5 km S of Juli, Peru | M4.9 | 64 km | 160 km |
| Feb 6, 1994 | 26 km S of Desaguadero, Peru | M4.9 | 64 km | 174 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (178 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 178 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 184 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in |
San Pedro has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 43°F in June to 51°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.7") and June the driest (0.3").