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Oruro, Bolivia

Ataraca

Ataraca is a locality in Oruro, Bolivia, 3,811 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now14°C
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population–
Local time17:58
17.75° S, 67.25° WElevation 3,811 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Ataracaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec81October
October: high / low18° / 3°
Rain this month35mm
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct

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

Ataraca 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

176 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

5 mm of rain

Weather in Ataraca

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Rain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 59%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct18°8°9.9 mm
Mon26 Oct18°6°
Tue27 Oct16°4°1 mm
Wed28 Oct13°5°1.6 mm
Thu29 Oct18°1°
Fri30 Oct19°0°
Sat31 Oct20°2°
Sun1 Nov21°5°
Mon2 Nov21°7°
Tue3 Nov22°6°

When to go to Ataraca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score373946728176737981817447
High15°15°15°16°15°14°14°15°16°18°18°17°
Low6°6°5°3°0°-2°-2°-1°1°3°5°6°
Rain (mm)1761341032977513313559112
Wet days2018136212346716

What's on in Ataraca

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 Ataraca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ataraca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Paria 9 km ↗1988 · 31 km
6.3Cuchumuela 27 km ↙2019 · 143 km
6.3Challapata 65 km ←1986 · 130 km
5.7Corque 74 km ↓1996 · 142 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ataraca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ataraca.
What is the hottest month in Ataraca?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the coldest month in Ataraca?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ataraca?
January is the wettest month with about 176 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.