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Potosí Department, Bolivia

Atocha

Atocha is a village in Potosí Department, Bolivia, 3,675 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,833. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now9°C
Best timeSep–Nov
Population1,833
Local time23:20
20.94° S, 66.22° WElevation 3,675 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Atochaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low18° / 3°
Rain this month16mm
Best timeSep–Nov

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

Atocha at a glance

Best time to visitSep–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

152 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

1 mm of rain

Weather in Atocha

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

14-day forecast
9°C

Partly cloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 30%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct19°9°
Sun25 Oct19°3°
Mon26 Oct19°4°
Tue27 Oct17°5°
Wed28 Oct16°1°
Thu29 Oct15°0°
Fri30 Oct15°-1°
Sat31 Oct16°3°
Sun1 Nov18°3°
Mon2 Nov19°4°

When to go to Atocha

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score444753777666647682837958
High15°15°15°16°14°12°11°14°15°18°18°17°
Low6°5°5°3°0°-1°-1°0°0°3°5°6°
Rain (mm)152102771311134163394
Wet days1916135100127915

What's on in Atocha

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

Outdoors around Atocha

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Mirador TelamayuViewpoints
0.7 km

Nature around Atocha

Nature in Bolivia

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Atocha

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Atocha

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.7Porco 32 km ←1957 · 51 km
7.1Villazón 16 km ↖1997 · 129 km
6.4La Quiaca 19 km ←2007 · 143 km
6.4Uyuni 71 km ↙1999 · 109 km

Atocha from above

Getting to Atocha

Joya Andina International AirportUYU
86 km
Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza AirportTJA
172 km
Alcantarí International AirportSRE
219 km
Estación AtochaRailway station
0.1 km
Estación F.C. EscorianiRailway station
20 km
Estación CerdasRailway station
22 km

Places near Atocha

Places with a climate like Atocha

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Atocha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Atocha.
What is the hottest month in Atocha?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Atocha?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Atocha?
January is the wettest month with about 152 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.