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Weather & Climate in Oruro, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oruro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,746 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,746 ft (3,885 m) |
| Area | 630.5 sq mi (1,633.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 331/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.9715°N, 67.0932°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
110 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Mar 15, 2019 | 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia | M6.3 | 126 km | 359 km |
| Sep 21, 1996 | 80 km W of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.7 | 123 km | 224 km |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 61 km WSW of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.7 | 130 km | 239 km |
| May 22, 1998 | Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia | M5.3 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 1998 | 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia | M5.3 | 132 km | 46 km |
| Jun 20, 1992 | 29 km SSE of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.3 | 139 km | 249 km |
| Sep 5, 2010 | 64 km W of Challapata, Bolivia | M5.2 | 111 km | 208 km |
| Jan 24, 2009 | 98 km SW of Poopó, Bolivia | M5.1 | 124 km | 183 km |
| Jun 13, 2010 | 35 km NE of Machacamarca, Bolivia | M5.0 | 33 km | 270 km |
| May 26, 2023 | Oruro-Potosi border region, Bolivia | M4.9 | 86 km | 257 km |
| Nov 22, 2012 | 74 km WSW of Challapata, Bolivia | M4.8 | 128 km | 188 km |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 87 km ENE of Colchane, Chile | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2001 | 12 km ENE of Totoral, Bolivia | M4.7 | 66 km | 261 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km NE of Huanuni, Bolivia | M4.7 | 43 km | 280 km |
| Jul 19, 2020 | 104 km WSW of Poopó, Bolivia | M4.6 | 121 km | 193 km |
| Aug 8, 1995 | 19 km SSW of Llallagua, Bolivia | M4.6 | 82 km | 268 km |
| Nov 5, 1996 | 53 km WSW of Challapata, Bolivia | M4.6 | 131 km | 250 km |
| Nov 9, 2001 | 4 km SE of Cliza, Bolivia | M4.6 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 2019 | 25 km ENE of Oruro, Bolivia | M4.6 | 19 km | 286 km |
| Jan 1, 2018 | 57 km SW of Challapata, Bolivia | M4.5 | 139 km | 228 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jayu Khota, Laguna (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jayu Khota, Laguna | Maar(s) | 3,650 m (11,975 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 42°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in |
Oruro has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 41°F in July to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.1").