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Weather & Climate in Tupiza, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tupiza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 315 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 11.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,715 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,715 ft (2,961 m) |
| Area | 2,502.1 sq mi (6,480.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.4435°N, 65.7188°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
452 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 | 62 km | 276 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 19 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina | M6.4 | 79 km | 290 km |
| Aug 4, 2016 | 49 km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina | M6.2 | 104 km | 270 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 38 km NNE of Tupiza, Bolivia | M6.1 | 39 km | 290 km |
| Feb 22, 2022 | 58 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.0 | 147 km | 251 km |
| Oct 19, 1993 | 47 km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M6.0 | 107 km | 272 km |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 48 km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.7 | 116 km | 266 km |
| Jul 14, 2009 | 133 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.7 | 148 km | 176 km |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 29 km W of La Quiaca, Argentina | M5.5 | 80 km | 258 km |
| Nov 29, 2009 | 18 km NW of Villazón, Bolivia | M5.4 | 58 km | 276 km |
| Jun 1, 2021 | 82 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.4 | 108 km | 231 km |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 109 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.4 | 136 km | 201 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 43 km W of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.3 | 147 km | 247 km |
| Apr 13, 2016 | 26 km W of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.3 | 97 km | 221 km |
| Jan 26, 2020 | 32 km WNW of Villazón, Bolivia | M5.3 | 64 km | 267 km |
| May 12, 2009 | 122 km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.2 | 149 km | 175 km |
| Sep 9, 2017 | 58 km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.2 | 123 km | 230 km |
| Nov 17, 1994 | 45 km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.1 | 115 km | 274 km |
| Mar 7, 2002 | 62 km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | M5.1 | 130 km | 262 km |
| Jan 28, 2012 | 62 km SSW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.1 | 74 km | 197 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 47°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
Tupiza has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 47°F in June to 63°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.0").