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Oruro, Bolivia

Quelcata

Quelcata is a locality in Oruro, Bolivia, 3,901 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now18°C
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population–
Local time13:39
17.56° S, 67.49° WElevation 3,901 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Quelcataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec81October
October: high / low18° / 3°
Rain this month38mm
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct

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

Quelcata at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

188 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

6 mm of rain

Weather in Quelcata

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Showers · wind 11 km/h · humidity 44%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct18°5°1.8 mm
Mon26 Oct18°5°
Tue27 Oct17°6°0.9 mm
Wed28 Oct12°5°3.2 mm
Thu29 Oct18°2°
Fri30 Oct19°1°
Sat31 Oct21°5°
Sun1 Nov22°5°
Mon2 Nov21°7°
Tue3 Nov22°7°

When to go to Quelcata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score374047728177747981817448
High15°15°15°16°15°14°14°15°16°18°18°17°
Low6°5°5°3°0°-2°-2°-1°1°3°5°6°
Rain (mm)1881351023299616333859113
Wet days2018136212346716

What's on in Quelcata

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 Quelcata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Quelcata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Paria 9 km ↗1988 · 60 km
5.2Tiquipaya 22 km ↑1972 · 150 km
5.0Coro Coro 10 km ↓2024 · 111 km
5.0Bolívar 25 km ←2010 · 87 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Quelcata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Quelcata.
What is the hottest month in Quelcata?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Quelcata?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Quelcata?
January is the wettest month with about 188 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.