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Weather & Climate in Sucre, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sucre experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 33.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,180 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,180 ft (2,798 m) |
| Area | 682.6 sq mi (1,768.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 329/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.0333°N, 65.2627°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
63 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 22, 1998 | 25 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia | M6.6 | 146 km | 24 km |
| Feb 21, 2017 | 41 km E of Padilla, Bolivia | M6.5 | 145 km | 596 km |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia | M6.3 | 146 km | 359 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 53 km W of Potosí, Bolivia | M6.1 | 117 km | 274 km |
| Jul 27, 2003 | 56 km N of Camargo, Bolivia | M6.0 | 123 km | 345 km |
| Jan 27, 2014 | 40 km E of Padilla, Bolivia | M5.6 | 143 km | 600 km |
| May 22, 1998 | 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia | M5.6 | 117 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 1998 | 8 km WSW of Totora, Bolivia | M5.4 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 1998 | 13 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia | M5.4 | 135 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 1995 | 37 km E of Padilla, Bolivia | M5.4 | 142 km | 601 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 74 km W of Potosí, Bolivia | M5.4 | 146 km | 222 km |
| Mar 1, 1998 | 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia | M5.3 | 105 km | 46 km |
| Mar 21, 2021 | 34 km N of Monteagudo, Bolivia | M5.3 | 143 km | 599 km |
| May 22, 1998 | Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia | M5.3 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2020 | 44 km S of Vallegrande, Bolivia | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2020 | 49 km W of Abapó, Bolivia | M5.0 | 149 km | 38 km |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 52 km WSW of Potosí, Bolivia | M4.8 | 129 km | 49 km |
| Jul 2, 1998 | 10 km ESE of Totora, Bolivia | M4.8 | 142 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 1998 | 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia | M4.8 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 69 km WSW of Monteagudo, Bolivia | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jatun Mundo Quri Warani (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jatun Mundo Quri Warani | Lava dome(s) | 5,438 m (17,841 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
Sucre has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 51°F in July to 64°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.1").