Climate Insights for Challapata

Departamento de Oruro, Bolivia

Hottest
November
17°C peak
Coldest
June
2°C low
Wettest
January
198mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Challapata is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 754mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 198mm of rainfall. Challapata is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: November, October, December. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 6° Feb Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 6° Mar Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 6° Apr Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 5° May Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 4° Jun Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 2° Jul Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 2° Aug Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 2° Sep Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 4° Oct Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 5° Nov Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° Dec Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7°
Max
Average
Min

Challapata sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 17°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 11°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 198mm Snow: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 177mm Snow: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 128mm Snow: 2mm Apr Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 2mm Aug Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 122mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

Challapata is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 754mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 198mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 2mm. That's 195mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 20cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Challapata is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Challapata, which began on September 23, 2026. Challapata is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in November at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in June near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 86mm over the season and a monthly average of 29mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 6 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 497mm across the season with a monthly average of 166mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 4 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 160mm for the season, averaging 53mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 13°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 11mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Challapata based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
6 °C
14 °C
8 km/h
198 mm
3 cm
Feb
6 °C
14 °C
8 km/h
177 mm
4 cm
Mar
6 °C
14 °C
7 km/h
128 mm
2 cm
Apr
5 °C
14 °C
8 km/h
28 mm
1 cm
May
4 °C
13 °C
8 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Jun
2 °C
11 °C
8 km/h
2 mm
1 cm
Jul
2 °C
12 °C
8 km/h
5 mm
2 cm
Aug
2 °C
13 °C
9 km/h
4 mm
1 cm
Sep Current
4 °C
15 °C
10 km/h
19 mm
2 cm
Oct
5 °C
16 °C
11 km/h
27 mm
1 cm
Nov
6 °C
17 °C
10 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Dec
7 °C
16 °C
9 km/h
122 mm
3 cm
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