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Weather & Climate in Tarija, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tarija enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,135 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,135 ft (1,870 m) |
| Area | 1,241.9 sq mi (3,216.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.5355°N, 64.7296°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
90 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 | 114 km | 276 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 19 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina | M6.4 | 128 km | 290 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 38 km NNE of Tupiza, Bolivia | M6.1 | 100 km | 290 km |
| Jun 2, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Yacuiba, Bolivia | M5.9 | 135 km | 527 km |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 29 km W of La Quiaca, Argentina | M5.5 | 137 km | 258 km |
| Nov 29, 2009 | 18 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia | M5.4 | 113 km | 276 km |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 8 km WSW of Yacuiba, Bolivia | M5.4 | 116 km | 525 km |
| Jan 22, 2005 | 28 km S of Yacuiba, Bolivia | M5.3 | 138 km | 527 km |
| Jan 26, 2020 | 32 km WNW of Villazón, Bolivia | M5.3 | 131 km | 267 km |
| May 22, 2016 | 44 km NNE of Bermejo, Bolivia | M5.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2011 | 42 km NE of Villazón, Bolivia | M5.1 | 69 km | 290 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 29 km SW of Entre Ríos, Bolivia | M5.1 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Dec 21, 1991 | 14 km ENE of Bermejo, Bolivia | M5.0 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 2022 | 42 km WNW of Villazón, Bolivia | M4.9 | 141 km | 256 km |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 30 km WNW of Villazón, Bolivia | M4.9 | 127 km | 255 km |
| Mar 25, 1990 | 18 km SSE of Yacuiba, Bolivia | M4.9 | 135 km | 524 km |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 37 km SW of La Quiaca, Argentina | M4.8 | 146 km | 271 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 27 km SW of La Quiaca, Argentina | M4.8 | 137 km | 282 km |
| Mar 10, 1999 | 40 km W of Villazón, Bolivia | M4.7 | 143 km | 263 km |
| Feb 10, 2011 | 6 km WSW of Yacuiba, Bolivia | M4.7 | 117 km | 526 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
Tarija has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 57°F in July to 70°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.2").