Cobija weather in May
In May, Cobija sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 77 mm of rain across 14 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 36 min at the start of May to 11 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Cobija's 5th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Cobija's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 77 mm
- 14 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 6:46 AM – 6:16 PM
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.29 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.7
- out of 10
Cobija is city and municipality of Bolivia.
- Density
- 66/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1906
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical May day in Cobija reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and on par with June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 21 |
| 2 | 30 | 21 |
| 3 | 30 | 21 |
| 4 | 30 | 21 |
| 5 | 30 | 21 |
| 6 | 30 | 21 |
| 7 | 30 | 21 |
| 8 | 30 | 21 |
| 9 | 30 | 21 |
| 10 | 30 | 21 |
| 11 | 30 | 21 |
| 12 | 29 | 21 |
| 13 | 29 | 21 |
| 14 | 29 | 21 |
| 15 | 29 | 21 |
| 16 | 29 | 21 |
| 17 | 29 | 21 |
| 18 | 29 | 21 |
| 19 | 29 | 21 |
| 20 | 29 | 21 |
| 21 | 29 | 21 |
| 22 | 29 | 20 |
| 23 | 29 | 20 |
| 24 | 29 | 20 |
| 25 | 29 | 20 |
| 26 | 29 | 20 |
| 27 | 29 | 20 |
| 28 | 29 | 20 |
| 29 | 29 | 20 |
| 30 | 29 | 20 |
| 31 | 29 | 20 |
How May really feels in Cobija
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 19 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Cobija weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 12th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 23° | 263 | 26.7 | 12.6 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 30° / 22° | 265 | 24.7 | 12.4 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 30° / 22° | 255 | 26.2 | 12.1 | 3.0 |
| Apr | 30° / 22° | 153 | 20.3 | 11.8 | 3.6 |
| May | 29° / 21° | 77 | 14 | 11.5 | 4.7 |
| Jun | 30° / 20° | 37 | 7.4 | 11.4 | 5.5 |
| Jul | 31° / 19° | 28 | 5.7 | 11.4 | 5.4 |
| Aug | 32° / 20° | 44 | 7.2 | 11.6 | 4.2 |
| Sep | 33° / 21° | 96 | 13.8 | 11.9 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 32° / 22° | 171 | 20.6 | 12.2 | 3.0 |
| Nov | 31° / 22° | 220 | 22.2 | 12.5 | 3.0 |
| Dec | 30° / 23° | 257 | 25.5 | 12.6 | 2.9 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 61%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 49 |
| Cloudier (%) | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 51 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 68 |
| 2 | 33 | 67 |
| 3 | 34 | 66 |
| 4 | 34 | 66 |
| 5 | 36 | 64 |
| 6 | 36 | 64 |
| 7 | 36 | 64 |
| 8 | 37 | 63 |
| 9 | 37 | 63 |
| 10 | 37 | 63 |
| 11 | 38 | 62 |
| 12 | 38 | 62 |
| 13 | 38 | 62 |
| 14 | 37 | 63 |
| 15 | 37 | 63 |
| 16 | 38 | 62 |
| 17 | 38 | 62 |
| 18 | 38 | 62 |
| 19 | 38 | 62 |
| 20 | 39 | 61 |
| 21 | 39 | 61 |
| 22 | 40 | 60 |
| 23 | 41 | 59 |
| 24 | 41 | 59 |
| 25 | 43 | 57 |
| 26 | 43 | 57 |
| 27 | 44 | 56 |
| 28 | 46 | 54 |
| 29 | 46 | 54 |
| 30 | 48 | 52 |
| 31 | 49 | 51 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Cobija gets around 77 mm of rain over 14 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 46% and peaks near 57% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 57 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 57 |
| 2 | 56 |
| 3 | 55 |
| 4 | 53 |
| 5 | 52 |
| 6 | 51 |
| 7 | 51 |
| 8 | 50 |
| 9 | 49 |
| 10 | 49 |
| 11 | 48 |
| 12 | 48 |
| 13 | 47 |
| 14 | 47 |
| 15 | 46 |
| 16 | 46 |
| 17 | 45 |
| 18 | 45 |
| 19 | 44 |
| 20 | 43 |
| 21 | 42 |
| 22 | 42 |
| 23 | 41 |
| 24 | 40 |
| 25 | 40 |
| 26 | 39 |
| 27 | 39 |
| 28 | 38 |
| 29 | 38 |
| 30 | 37 |
| 31 | 36 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 67% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 88% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Humid (%) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Muggy (%) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| Oppressive (%) | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 |
| Miserable (%) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 70 | 12 |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 70 | 11 |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 69 | 11 |
| 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 69 | 10 |
| 5 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 68 | 10 |
| 6 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 69 | 9 |
| 7 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 68 | 9 |
| 8 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 67 | 9 |
| 9 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 68 | 8 |
| 10 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 67 | 8 |
| 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 67 | 8 |
| 12 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 67 | 8 |
| 13 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 67 | 7 |
| 14 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 67 | 7 |
| 15 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 66 | 7 |
| 16 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 67 | 7 |
| 17 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 68 | 6 |
| 18 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 68 | 6 |
| 19 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 67 | 6 |
| 20 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 67 | 5 |
| 21 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 67 | 5 |
| 22 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 66 | 5 |
| 23 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 67 | 4 |
| 24 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 66 | 4 |
| 25 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 66 | 4 |
| 26 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 67 | 3 |
| 27 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 65 | 3 |
| 28 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 65 | 3 |
| 29 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 65 | 2 |
| 30 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 65 | 2 |
| 31 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 20 | 64 | 2 |
Wind in May
Winds average 6 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of May to 11 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:44 AM to 6:50 AM, and sunset from 6:21 PM to 6:15 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:21 |
| 2 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:20 |
| 3 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:20 |
| 4 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:20 |
| 5 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:19 |
| 6 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:19 |
| 7 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:19 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:18 |
| 9 | 11.5 | 6:45 | 6:18 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 6:45 | 6:18 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 6:45 | 6:17 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 6:46 | 6:17 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 6:46 | 6:17 |
| 14 | 11.5 | 6:46 | 6:17 |
| 15 | 11.5 | 6:46 | 6:16 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 6:46 | 6:16 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 6:47 | 6:16 |
| 18 | 11.5 | 6:47 | 6:16 |
| 19 | 11.5 | 6:47 | 6:16 |
| 20 | 11.5 | 6:47 | 6:15 |
| 21 | 11.5 | 6:48 | 6:15 |
| 22 | 11.5 | 6:48 | 6:15 |
| 23 | 11.4 | 6:48 | 6:15 |
| 24 | 11.4 | 6:48 | 6:15 |
| 25 | 11.4 | 6:49 | 6:15 |
| 26 | 11.4 | 6:49 | 6:15 |
| 27 | 11.4 | 6:49 | 6:15 |
| 28 | 11.4 | 6:49 | 6:15 |
| 29 | 11.4 | 6:50 | 6:15 |
| 30 | 11.4 | 6:50 | 6:15 |
| 31 | 11.4 | 6:50 | 6:15 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 4.29 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.29 kWh/m² to a high of 5.53 kWh/m² in September across the year — May's 4.29 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Cobija
None of Cobija's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Cobija's rainy season runs October–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Cobija?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Cobija for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Cobija in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Cobija sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Cobija in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Cobija peaks around February 10 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near September 12 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Cobija in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Cobija is worst in September — around 65 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 9.7× the cleanest month (June, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 28 | 65 | 26 | 13 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Good |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 12 | Moderate |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 7 | Good |
| Jun | 7 | Good |
| Jul | 9 | Good |
| Aug | 28 | Moderate |
| Sep | 65 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 26 | Moderate |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Cobija?
Cobija sits at 11.0°S, 68.8°W, 200 m above sea level, in Bolivia. The nearest listed city is Brasiléia, 3.0 km away.
Topography around Cobija
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Cobija.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Cobija has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 72 m around an average of 209 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 131 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 234 m.
The land around Cobija is covered by trees (47%), artificial surfaces (30%) and grassland (20%) within 3 km, grassland (50%) and trees (48%) within 16 km, and trees (84%) within 80 km.
Bolivia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 40% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,148
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 4.4
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 21.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 521
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Cobija (-11.0267°, -68.7692°, elevation 200 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).