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Weather & Climate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Cruz de la Sierra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 52.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,421 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
| Area | 206.6 sq mi (535.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,866/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.7863°N, 63.1812°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 27, 1990 | 42 km NW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.9 | 123 km | 601 km |
| Nov 13, 2009 | 26 km NNW of Mairana, Bolivia | M5.8 | 98 km | 608 km |
| Jan 23, 2010 | 16 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2002 | 7 km SE of Limoncito, Bolivia | M5.1 | 38 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 2010 | 18 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 18 km SW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2020 | 49 km W of Abapó, Bolivia | M5.0 | 145 km | 38 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 43 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia | M5.0 | 80 km | 38 km |
| Oct 16, 2009 | 30 km N of Abapó, Bolivia | M5.0 | 94 km | 43 km |
| Oct 15, 2013 | 44 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia | M4.9 | 81 km | 43 km |
| Oct 17, 2009 | 33 km N of Abapó, Bolivia | M4.9 | 90 km | 34 km |
| Oct 21, 2013 | 34 km NNE of Abapó, Bolivia | M4.8 | 89 km | 32 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 63 km N of Comarapa, Bolivia | M4.8 | 146 km | 40 km |
| Jul 19, 2004 | 13 km W of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia | M4.7 | 13 km | 17 km |
| May 22, 2023 | 42 km NW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M4.7 | 124 km | 619 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 21 km E of Samaipata, Bolivia | M4.7 | 67 km | 67 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 11 km W of Abapó, Bolivia | M4.7 | 125 km | 40 km |
| Jan 10, 2000 | 40 km NNW of Abapó, Bolivia | M4.7 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 1996 | 11 km ENE of Samaipata, Bolivia | M4.7 | 74 km | 53 km |
| Oct 6, 2017 | 41 km WSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M4.6 | 108 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
Santa Cruz de la Sierra has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in June to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.7") and August the driest (1.8").