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Oruro, Bolivia

Urcuyo

Urcuyo is a locality in Oruro, Bolivia, 3,727 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now0°C
Best timeSep–Nov
Population–
Local time04:36
19.25° S, 67.50° WElevation 3,727 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Urcuyoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec87October
October: high / low19° / 1°
Rain this month15mm
Best timeSep–Nov

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

Urcuyo at a glance

Best time to visitSep–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-5°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

213 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

2 mm of rain

Weather in Urcuyo

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

14-day forecast
0°C

Clear · wind 6 km/h · humidity 54%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct18°0°
Sat31 Oct18°1°
Sun1 Nov19°2°
Mon2 Nov21°0°
Tue3 Nov22°3°
Wed4 Nov22°4°
Thu5 Nov24°9°
Fri6 Nov23°9°
Sat7 Nov23°9°

When to go to Urcuyo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score525361818073718185878362
High17°17°17°17°15°13°13°15°17°19°20°19°
Low5°5°4°1°-3°-5°-5°-3°-2°1°3°5°
Rain (mm)21316111318232791537107
Wet days1716125211246713

What's on in Urcuyo

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 Urcuyo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Urcuyo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7Colchane 39 km ↖1965 · 143 km
6.6Challapata 69 km ↓1990 · 96 km
6.3Challapata 65 km ←1986 · 40 km
6.1Porco 42 km ↖2001 · 134 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Urcuyo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Urcuyo.
What is the hottest month in Urcuyo?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the coldest month in Urcuyo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Urcuyo?
January is the wettest month with about 213 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.