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Oruro, Bolivia

Colchamarca

Colchamarca is a locality in Oruro, Bolivia, 3,725 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now11°C
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population–
Local time19:01
17.70° S, 67.37° WElevation 3,725 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Colchamarcaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low18° / 3°
Rain this month30mm
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct

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

Colchamarca 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

155 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

5 mm of rain

Weather in Colchamarca

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Rain · wind 22 km/h · humidity 76%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct18°9°9.9 mm
Mon26 Oct18°6°
Tue27 Oct16°5°1 mm
Wed28 Oct14°5°1.6 mm
Thu29 Oct19°1°
Fri30 Oct20°1°
Sat31 Oct20°3°
Sun1 Nov21°6°
Mon2 Nov21°7°
Tue3 Nov23°7°

When to go to Colchamarca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score414451768379768283837652
High16°16°16°16°16°14°14°16°17°18°18°17°
Low6°6°5°4°0°-1°-2°-1°1°3°5°6°
Rain (mm)15511788256651227305095
Wet days2018136212346716

What's on in Colchamarca

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 Colchamarca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Colchamarca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Paria 9 km ↗1988 · 44 km
6.3Challapata 65 km ←1986 · 134 km
5.7Corque 74 km ↓1996 · 145 km
5.2Tiquipaya 22 km ↑1972 · 143 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Colchamarca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Colchamarca.
What is the hottest month in Colchamarca?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the coldest month in Colchamarca?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Colchamarca?
January is the wettest month with about 155 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.