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Oruro, Bolivia

Laucapata

Laucapata is a locality in Oruro, Bolivia, 3,745 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now17°C
Best timeSep–Nov
Population–
Local time10:30
18.70° S, 68.31° WElevation 3,745 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Laucapataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec89October
October: high / low19° / 1°
Rain this month13mm
Best timeSep–Nov

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

Laucapata at a glance

Best time to visitSep–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-4°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

185 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

2 mm of rain

Weather in Laucapata

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Sunny · wind 10 km/h · humidity 21%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct22°6°
Mon26 Oct21°6°
Tue27 Oct18°7°
Wed28 Oct18°3°
Thu29 Oct18°2°
Fri30 Oct19°1°
Sat31 Oct20°4°
Sun1 Nov20°4°
Mon2 Nov21°5°
Tue3 Nov21°6°

When to go to Laucapata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score495363848477748388898767
High17°17°17°17°16°14°14°16°17°19°20°19°
Low5°4°4°1°-2°-4°-4°-3°-2°1°3°5°
Rain (mm)185148911623277133482
Wet days1613104212245511

What's on in Laucapata

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 Laucapata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Laucapata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Putre 15 km ↘1983 · 128 km
6.7Colchane 39 km ↖1965 · 62 km
6.6Camiña 53 km ↗1999 · 93 km
6.4Belén 39 km →2015 · 98 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Laucapata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Laucapata.
What is the hottest month in Laucapata?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the coldest month in Laucapata?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of -4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Laucapata?
January is the wettest month with about 185 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.