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Weather & Climate in Santa Bárbara, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Bárbara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 8.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 15,525 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
40°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 15,525 ft (4,732 m) |
| Area | 850.6 sq mi (2,203.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.9167°N, 66.0500°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
454 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jan 23, 1997 | 16 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia | M7.1 | 125 km | 276 km |
| Sep 15, 1999 | 70 km SW of Uyuni, Bolivia | M6.4 | 127 km | 218 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 19 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina | M6.4 | 140 km | 290 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 38 km NNE of Tupiza, Bolivia | M6.1 | 53 km | 290 km |
| Jul 27, 2003 | 56 km N of Camargo, Bolivia | M6.0 | 125 km | 345 km |
| Jul 14, 2009 | 133 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.7 | 147 km | 176 km |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 29 km W of La Quiaca, Argentina | M5.5 | 138 km | 258 km |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 109 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.4 | 125 km | 201 km |
| Jun 1, 2021 | 82 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.4 | 97 km | 231 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 74 km W of Potosí, Bolivia | M5.4 | 140 km | 222 km |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 100 km E of Ollagüe, Chile | M5.4 | 138 km | 195 km |
| Nov 29, 2009 | 18 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia | M5.4 | 122 km | 276 km |
| Jan 26, 2020 | 32 km WNW of Villazón, Bolivia | M5.3 | 121 km | 267 km |
| Apr 13, 2016 | 26 km W of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.3 | 45 km | 221 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 33 km W of Colchani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 140 km | 204 km |
| Aug 22, 2010 | 87 km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia | M5.1 | 129 km | 153 km |
| Jan 28, 2012 | 62 km SSW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.1 | 73 km | 197 km |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 65 km WSW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.1 | 83 km | 200 km |
| Jan 7, 2011 | 42 km NE of Villazón, Bolivia | M5.1 | 122 km | 290 km |
| Apr 3, 2023 | 70 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.1 | 85 km | 218 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jatun Mundo Quri Warani (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jatun Mundo Quri Warani | Lava dome(s) | 5,438 m (17,841 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 40°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
Santa Bárbara has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 39°F in June to 55°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 8.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").