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Oruro, Bolivia

Ancapa

Ancapa is a locality in Oruro, Bolivia, 3,753 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now4°C
Best timeSep–Nov
Population–
Local time06:10
18.77° S, 67.62° WElevation 3,753 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Ancapaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec89October
October: high / low19° / 2°
Rain this month23mm
Best timeSep–Nov

Best: Sep–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Ancapa at a glance

Best time to visitSep–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-4°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

240 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

3 mm of rain

Weather in Ancapa

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

14-day forecast
4°C

Cloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 46%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct16°4°
Thu29 Oct17°2°
Fri30 Oct18°-1°
Sat31 Oct19°-1°
Sun1 Nov20°0°
Mon2 Nov22°2°
Tue3 Nov23°6°
Wed4 Nov22°7°
Thu5 Nov23°9°
Fri6 Nov22°9°

When to go to Ancapa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score454858808275738286898362
High17°16°16°16°15°14°14°15°17°19°19°19°
Low5°4°4°2°-2°-4°-4°-3°-1°2°4°5°
Rain (mm)2401841302645310142347121
Wet days1714115212245512

What's on in Ancapa

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 Ancapa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ancapa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7Colchane 39 km ↖1965 · 129 km
6.6Challapata 69 km ↓1990 · 133 km
6.5Paria 9 km ↗1988 · 133 km
6.3Challapata 65 km ←1986 · 29 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ancapa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ancapa.
What is the hottest month in Ancapa?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the coldest month in Ancapa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of -4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ancapa?
January is the wettest month with about 240 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.