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Weather & Climate in Uyuni, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Uyuni experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 5.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,051 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
38°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,051 ft (3,673 m) |
| Area | 5,170.2 sq mi (13,390.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.4597°N, 66.8250°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
565 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Oct 10, 1990 | 68 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia | M6.6 | 109 km | 266 km |
| Sep 15, 1999 | 70 km SW of Uyuni, Bolivia | M6.4 | 71 km | 218 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 53 km W of Potosí, Bolivia | M6.1 | 120 km | 274 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 38 km NNE of Tupiza, Bolivia | M6.1 | 148 km | 290 km |
| Jun 1, 2021 | 82 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.4 | 114 km | 231 km |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 109 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.4 | 127 km | 201 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 74 km W of Potosí, Bolivia | M5.4 | 92 km | 222 km |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 100 km E of Ollagüe, Chile | M5.4 | 111 km | 195 km |
| Jun 20, 1992 | 29 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.3 | 144 km | 249 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 33 km W of Colchani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 46 km | 204 km |
| Apr 13, 2016 | 26 km W of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.3 | 64 km | 221 km |
| Nov 7, 2001 | 148 km SW of Colchani, Bolivia | M5.2 | 149 km | 127 km |
| Aug 22, 2010 | 87 km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia | M5.1 | 88 km | 153 km |
| Jan 28, 2012 | 62 km SSW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.1 | 119 km | 197 km |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 65 km WSW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.1 | 83 km | 200 km |
| Apr 3, 2023 | 70 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia | M5.1 | 103 km | 218 km |
| Sep 6, 2016 | 124 km SW of Uyuni, Bolivia | M5.0 | 124 km | 148 km |
| Oct 10, 2013 | 56 km SW of Uyuni, Bolivia | M5.0 | 57 km | 192 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 106 km SE of Colchane, Chile | M5.0 | 133 km | 170 km |
| May 29, 2025 | 68 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia | M4.9 | 101 km | 218 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jatun Mundo Quri Warani (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jatun Mundo Quri Warani | Lava dome(s) | 5,438 m (17,841 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Jayu Khota, Laguna | Maar(s) | 3,650 m (11,975 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Pampa Luxsar | Volcanic field | 5,543 m (18,186 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Olca-Paruma | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,705 m (18,717 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 38°F (3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
Uyuni has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 37°F in June to 55°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 5.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.0") and April the driest (0.0").