The weather in January in Potosí

It's pleasantly warm in January in Potosí with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 8°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Potosí. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Potosí, Bolivia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 30°C in 2020, Potosí reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -1°C to a highest value of 15°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 161 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,3 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in January for Potosí

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Potosí. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Potosí New York
Average temperature 19°C 5°C
Max. temperature 20°C 11°C
Min. temperature 6°C -5°C
Total precipitation 161 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 20 days 12 days
Total snowfall 0,3 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 1 day 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Potosí with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 8°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 19°C, with nights around 8°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Potosí is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Potosí, Bolivia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Potosí

Temperature in January in Potosí over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Potosí, Bolivia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Potosí

Total precipitation in January in Potosí over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Potosí

Snowfall in January in Potosí per year

Daily UV index in January in Potosí

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Potosí, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Potosí by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Potosí. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.