Climate Insights for Potosí

The climate in Potosí is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 792 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 158 mm of rainfall. Potosí 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: October, November, September. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between August and December.The climate in Potosí is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 31.2 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 6.2 in of rainfall. Potosí 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: October, November, September. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 28°F. Light snow can occur between August and December.

Potosí sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -2°C to 18°C. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Potosí sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 28°F to 64°F. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 52°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 28°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.

Potosí is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 792 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 158 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 2 mm. That's 156 mm 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 August and December, totalling around 7cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.Potosí is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 31.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 6.2 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.1 in. That's 6.1 in 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 August and December, totalling around 3in annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Potosí is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.Potosí is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Potosí 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 Potosí 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.