Climate Insights for Oruro

The climate in Oruro is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 656 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 133 mm of rainfall. Oruro 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, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between February and August.The climate in Oruro is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 25.8 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 5.2 in of rainfall. Oruro 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, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 31°F. Light snow can occur between February and August.

Oruro sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -1°C to 19°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Oruro sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 31°F to 66°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 53°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 31°F and the daily average is 44°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Oruro is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 656 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 133 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 5 mm. That's 128 mm less than February, 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 February and August, totalling around 10cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.Oruro is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 25.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.2 in. That's 5 in less than February, 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 February and August, totalling around 4in annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Oruro 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 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Oruro is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

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