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Oruro, Bolivia

Amachuma

Amachuma is a locality in Oruro, Bolivia, 3,920 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now19°C
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population–
Local time13:34
17.63° S, 67.40° WElevation 3,920 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Amachumaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec82October
October: high / low18° / 3°
Rain this month33mm
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct

Best: May · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Amachuma at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in October

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

166 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

6 mm of rain

Weather in Amachuma

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
19°C

Sunny · wind 20 km/h · humidity 37%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct18°5°2.2 mm
Mon26 Oct18°6°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct18°5°
Wed28 Oct15°5°1.9 mm
Thu29 Oct19°1°
Fri30 Oct19°0°
Sat31 Oct19°6°
Sun1 Nov20°6°
Mon2 Nov20°6°
Tue3 Nov21°9°

When to go to Amachuma

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score384249748277748082827549
High15°15°15°16°16°14°14°15°16°18°18°17°
Low6°6°5°4°0°-2°-2°-1°1°3°5°6°
Rain (mm)166122932888614303354101
Wet days2018136212346716

What's on in Amachuma

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Bolivia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Amachuma

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Amachuma

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Paria 9 km ↗1988 · 49 km
6.3Challapata 65 km ←1986 · 143 km
5.2Tiquipaya 22 km ↑1972 · 143 km
5.2Challapata 64 km ←2010 · 146 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Amachuma?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Amachuma.
What is the hottest month in Amachuma?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the coldest month in Amachuma?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Amachuma?
January is the wettest month with about 166 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.