San Ignacio de Velasco weather in March
In March, San Ignacio de Velasco sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 147 mm of rain across 20.1 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 4th-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 13% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of March to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is San Ignacio de Velasco's 9th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see San Ignacio de Velasco's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 147 mm
- 20.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:10 AM – 6:17 PM
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.02 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.9
- out of 10
San Ignacio de Velasco is city in Bolivia.
- Founded
- 1748
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical March day in San Ignacio de Velasco reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and on par with April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 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 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 22 |
| 2 | 30 | 22 |
| 3 | 30 | 22 |
| 4 | 30 | 22 |
| 5 | 30 | 22 |
| 6 | 30 | 22 |
| 7 | 30 | 22 |
| 8 | 30 | 22 |
| 9 | 30 | 22 |
| 10 | 30 | 22 |
| 11 | 30 | 22 |
| 12 | 30 | 22 |
| 13 | 30 | 22 |
| 14 | 30 | 22 |
| 15 | 30 | 21 |
| 16 | 30 | 21 |
| 17 | 29 | 21 |
| 18 | 29 | 21 |
| 19 | 29 | 21 |
| 20 | 29 | 21 |
| 21 | 29 | 21 |
| 22 | 29 | 21 |
| 23 | 29 | 21 |
| 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 25 | 29 | 21 |
| 26 | 29 | 21 |
| 27 | 29 | 21 |
| 28 | 29 | 21 |
| 29 | 29 | 21 |
| 30 | 29 | 21 |
| 31 | 29 | 21 |
How March really feels in San Ignacio de Velasco
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 22 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 March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
San Ignacio de Velasco weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 7th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 22° | 169 | 22.4 | 12.9 | 3.5 |
| Feb | 29° / 22° | 174 | 21.5 | 12.6 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 29° / 21° | 147 | 20.1 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 29° / 20° | 69 | 12.2 | 11.6 | 5.2 |
| May | 27° / 18° | 43 | 7.9 | 11.2 | 6.8 |
| Jun | 27° / 17° | 23 | 3.9 | 11 | 7.6 |
| Jul | 28° / 16° | 18 | 2.9 | 11.1 | 7.7 |
| Aug | 30° / 18° | 21 | 3.3 | 11.5 | 6.0 |
| Sep | 31° / 20° | 47 | 7.1 | 11.9 | 4.7 |
| Oct | 32° / 21° | 86 | 13.4 | 12.4 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 31° / 21° | 120 | 16.1 | 12.8 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 30° / 22° | 151 | 19.9 | 13 | 3.6 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 71%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 34 |
| Cloudier (%) | 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 66 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 74 |
| 2 | 27 | 73 |
| 3 | 28 | 72 |
| 4 | 28 | 72 |
| 5 | 29 | 71 |
| 6 | 29 | 71 |
| 7 | 30 | 70 |
| 8 | 30 | 70 |
| 9 | 29 | 71 |
| 10 | 29 | 71 |
| 11 | 29 | 71 |
| 12 | 29 | 71 |
| 13 | 29 | 71 |
| 14 | 28 | 72 |
| 15 | 28 | 72 |
| 16 | 27 | 73 |
| 17 | 27 | 73 |
| 18 | 28 | 72 |
| 19 | 28 | 72 |
| 20 | 28 | 72 |
| 21 | 28 | 72 |
| 22 | 28 | 72 |
| 23 | 28 | 72 |
| 24 | 29 | 71 |
| 25 | 29 | 71 |
| 26 | 29 | 71 |
| 27 | 30 | 70 |
| 28 | 31 | 69 |
| 29 | 32 | 68 |
| 30 | 34 | 66 |
| 31 | 34 | 66 |
Chance of precipitation in March
San Ignacio de Velasco gets around 147 mm of rain over 20.1 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 65% and peaks near 71% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 71 |
| 2 | 70 |
| 3 | 69 |
| 4 | 68 |
| 5 | 67 |
| 6 | 67 |
| 7 | 66 |
| 8 | 66 |
| 9 | 66 |
| 10 | 66 |
| 11 | 66 |
| 12 | 66 |
| 13 | 66 |
| 14 | 67 |
| 15 | 67 |
| 16 | 67 |
| 17 | 67 |
| 18 | 67 |
| 19 | 66 |
| 20 | 66 |
| 21 | 66 |
| 22 | 65 |
| 23 | 65 |
| 24 | 64 |
| 25 | 63 |
| 26 | 62 |
| 27 | 61 |
| 28 | 60 |
| 29 | 59 |
| 30 | 58 |
| 31 | 57 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the oppressive band about 82% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 95% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Muggy (%) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| Oppressive (%) | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 74 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 85 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 85 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 85 | 1 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 85 | 1 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 85 | 1 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 85 | 1 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 85 | 1 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 85 | 1 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 85 | 1 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 85 | 1 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 85 | 1 |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 86 | 1 |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 84 | 1 |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 84 | 1 |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 84 | 1 |
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 84 | 1 |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 84 | 1 |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 83 | 1 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 83 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 81 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 81 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 80 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 80 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 80 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 79 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 79 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 78 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 77 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 77 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 77 | 0 |
| 31 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 74 | 0 |
Wind in March
Winds average 8 km/h in March, the calmest month.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of March to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:07 AM to 6:13 AM, and sunset from 6:27 PM to 6:05 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 6:07 | 6:27 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 6:07 | 6:27 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 6:07 | 6:26 |
| 4 | 12.3 | 6:08 | 6:26 |
| 5 | 12.3 | 6:08 | 6:25 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 6:08 | 6:24 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 6:08 | 6:24 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:08 | 6:23 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:09 | 6:22 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 6:09 | 6:21 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 6:09 | 6:21 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:09 | 6:20 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:10 | 6:19 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:10 | 6:18 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:10 | 6:18 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:10 | 6:17 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:10 | 6:16 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:10 | 6:15 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:11 | 6:15 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:11 | 6:14 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:13 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:12 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:12 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:11 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:12 | 6:10 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:12 | 6:09 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:08 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:08 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:07 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:06 |
| 31 | 11.9 | 6:13 | 6:05 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.02 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.88 kWh/m² to a high of 5.75 kWh/m² in October across the year — March's 5.02 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| 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 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for San Ignacio de Velasco
In March, San Ignacio de Velasco sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
San Ignacio de Velasco's rainy season runs October–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit San Ignacio de Velasco?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in San Ignacio de Velasco.
What to pack for San Ignacio de Velasco in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, San Ignacio de Velasco sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 20 days see rain.
UV index in San Ignacio de Velasco in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in San Ignacio de Velasco peaks around January 18 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near September 14 at about 5 (moderate).
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) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in San Ignacio de Velasco in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in San Ignacio de Velasco is worst in September — around 91 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 12.7× the cleanest month (April, 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 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 27 | 55 | 91 | 43 | 36 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Moderate |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 7 | Good |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 20 | Moderate |
| Jul | 27 | Moderate |
| Aug | 55 | Poor |
| Sep | 91 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 43 | Poor |
| Nov | 36 | Poor |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is San Ignacio de Velasco?
San Ignacio de Velasco sits at 16.4°S, 61.0°W, 582 m above sea level, in Bolivia. The nearest listed city is Vila Bela da Santíssima Trindade, 187 km away.
Topography around San Ignacio de Velasco
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of San Ignacio de Velasco.
Within 3 km, the terrain around San Ignacio de Velasco has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 96 m around an average of 408 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 270 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 508 m.
The land around San Ignacio de Velasco is covered by trees (49%) and grassland (21%) within 3 km, trees (73%) and grassland (21%) within 16 km, and trees (79%) 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 San Ignacio de Velasco (-16.3777°, -60.9647°, elevation 582 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).