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Oruro, Bolivia

Turco

Turco is a small town in Oruro, Bolivia, 3,854 m above sea level. It has a population of about 5,803 (2024). The climate is classified as cold subtropical highland (Köppen Cwc), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now14°C
Best timeSep–Nov
Population5,803
Local time14:39
18.18° S, 68.19° WElevation 3,854 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Turcoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec86October
October: high / low18° / 2°
Rain this month35mm
Best timeSep–Nov

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

Turco at a glance

Best time to visitSep–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in October

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

299 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

4 mm of rain

Weather in Turco

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Cloudy · wind 14 km/h · humidity 22%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct14°3°0.7 mm
Thu29 Oct18°0°
Fri30 Oct18°0°
Sat31 Oct18°1°
Sun1 Nov19°1°
Mon2 Nov21°3°
Tue3 Nov21°8°
Wed4 Nov22°9°
Thu5 Nov20°10°
Fri6 Nov21°9°

When to go to Turco

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score363945717773727882868151
High15°15°15°15°15°13°13°15°16°18°18°17°
Low4°4°4°2°-1°-2°-2°-1°0°2°4°4°
Rain (mm)2992371553265413183565139
Wet days1815135212246613

What's on in Turco

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

Nature around Turco

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 Turco

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Turco

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Putre 15 km ↘1983 · 132 km
6.7Colchane 39 km ↖1965 · 110 km
6.6Camiña 53 km ↗1999 · 131 km
6.5Paria 9 km ↗1988 · 139 km

Turco from above

Getting to Turco

Juan Mendoza International AirportORU
121 km
El Alto International AirportLPB
186 km
Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International AirportTCQ
221 km

Places near Turco

Places with a climate like Turco

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Turco?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Turco.
What is the hottest month in Turco?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the coldest month in Turco?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Turco?
January is the wettest month with about 299 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.