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Cochabamba
Cochabamba
Cochabamba, Bolivia

Velasquez

Velasquez is a locality in Cochabamba, Bolivia, 1,914 m above sea level. It has a population of about 109. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now32°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population109
Local time10:50
18.02° S, 65.02° WElevation 1,914 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
The year in Velasquezweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec64October
October: high / low26° / 15°
Rain this month34mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Velasquez at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

100 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

5 mm of rain

Weather in Velasquez

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

14-day forecast
32°C

Sunny · wind 8 km/h · humidity 30%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct34°16°
Fri23 Oct34°18°
Sat24 Oct32°17°3.6 mm
Sun25 Oct26°17°3.3 mm
Mon26 Oct26°15°1.7 mm
Tue27 Oct30°14°1 mm
Wed28 Oct19°16°14.6 mm
Thu29 Oct28°15°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct26°16°3 mm
Sat31 Oct28°15°1 mm

When to go to Velasquez

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555759778893959388646154
High25°24°25°24°24°23°23°24°25°26°26°25°
Low16°16°16°15°13°12°11°12°13°15°16°16°
Rain (mm)1007672271155816345380
Wet days201914843234111117

What's on in Velasquez

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 Velasquez

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Velasquez

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Vacas 24 km ↘1998 · 54 km
6.3Cuchumuela 27 km ↙2019 · 95 km
6.2Shinahota Municipality 37 km ↖2001 · 135 km
6.1Comarapa 12 km ↑1957 · 56 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 15 · 4 km

Fossils in Bolivia
Devonian · 13Ordovician · 2

Formations around the town

Santiago Formation · 1Iquiri Formation · 1
Trilobites · 1Brongniartella

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Velasquez?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Velasquez.
What is the hottest month in Velasquez?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Velasquez?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Velasquez?
January is the wettest month with about 100 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.