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Potosí Department
Potosí Department
Potosí Department, Bolivia

Colquechaca

Colquechaca is a village in Potosí Department, Bolivia, 4,170 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,816 (2001). The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now14°C
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
Population1,816
Local time10:13
18.70° S, 66.00° WElevation 4,170 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Colquechacaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low14° / 2°
Rain this month63mm
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep

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

Colquechaca at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month14°C

Average high in October

Coolest month4°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

215 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

5 mm of rain

Weather in Colquechaca

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Sunny · wind 15 km/h · humidity 37%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct17°5°
Sun25 Oct17°5°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct17°4°
Tue27 Oct15°4°
Wed28 Oct10°2°9.8 mm
Thu29 Oct14°1°
Fri30 Oct14°1°
Sat31 Oct17°3°
Sun1 Nov18°3°
Mon2 Nov18°4°

When to go to Colquechaca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score181923506767647068574624
High12°12°12°12°13°12°12°13°14°14°14°13°
Low4°4°3°2°-1°-3°-3°-2°0°2°3°4°
Rain (mm)2151611394475515316394145
Wet days2018146211248917

What's on in Colquechaca

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

Nature around Colquechaca

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 Colquechaca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Colquechaca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Vacas 24 km ↘1998 · 124 km
6.6Challapata 69 km ↓1990 · 110 km
6.5Paria 9 km ↗1988 · 146 km
6.3Cuchumuela 27 km ↙2019 · 92 km

Colquechaca from above

Getting to Colquechaca

Alcantarí International AirportSRE
109 km
Juan Mendoza International AirportORU
140 km
Jorge Wilsterman International AirportCBB
143 km

Places near Colquechaca

Places with a climate like Colquechaca

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Colquechaca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Colquechaca.
What is the hottest month in Colquechaca?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the coldest month in Colquechaca?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Colquechaca?
January is the wettest month with about 215 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.