Location & Surroundings
Malpaso is a settlement in Potosi Department, Bolivia, at 4,057 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tupiza, 53 km to the northeast. The national capital Sucre is about 320 km to the north. The nearest airport is Villazon Airport, 55 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
21° 47' 0" S, 66° 5' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 4057 m
- Timezone America/La_Paz
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Boliviano (BOB)
- Phone Prefix +591
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:34
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Malpaso
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Malpaso, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.8 to 19.9 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 1,004 W/m2.
Temperature
5.8 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NW (304 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 5.8 | 2.0 | 304 | 15 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.2 | 1.7 | 300 | 12 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 92.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.9 | 7.6 | 295 | 6 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1,003.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.2 | 3.1 | 287 | 10 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 391.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.5 | 0.9 | 147 | 26 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.2 | 1.6 | 292 | 11 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 82.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 6.4 | 297 | 9 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 911.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.7 | 5.8 | 236 | 11 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 349.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 10.5 | 0.5 | 35 | 16 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.8 | 0.8 | 324 | 17 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 73.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 7.5 | 301 | 11 | 1,005.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 913.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.8 | 5.4 | 253 | 15 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 312.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.0 | 1.8 | 270 | 22 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Malpaso?
Now 5.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.8 to 19.9 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 1,004 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Malpaso today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 45m.
What is the local time in Malpaso?
Local time is 08:34. Time zone: America/La_Paz (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Malpaso?
Malpaso is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Malpaso?
DEM 4,057 m.
Where is Malpaso located?
It is at -21.78333, -66.08333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Malpaso in?
It is in Bolivia.