Location & Surroundings
Chaquencha is a settlement in Potosi Department, Bolivia, at 3,990 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Uyuni, 62 km to the northwest. The national capital Sucre is about 255 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Uyuni Airport, 64 km away.
Also known as: Estancia Chaquencha
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
20° 58' 0" S, 66° 34' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 3990 m
- Timezone America/La_Paz
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Boliviano (BOB)
- Phone Prefix +591
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:24
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chaquencha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chaquencha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 19.5 C, max wind 9.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 1,033 W/m2.
Temperature
4.9 C
Wind
2.5 m/s W (269 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,017.5 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 4.9 | 2.5 | 269 | 15 | 1,017.5 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.0 | 3.6 | 310 | 19 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 98.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.5 | 9.3 | 303 | 8 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1,032.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.8 | 5.1 | 233 | 11 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 426.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.1 | 3.0 | 253 | 28 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.1 | 1.9 | 245 | 26 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 100.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 6.6 | 289 | 4 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 1,049.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.1 | 3.0 | 14 | 6 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 438.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 8.0 | 3.6 | 35 | 66 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.2 | 4.8 | 336 | 29 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 98.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 9.2 | 297 | 9 | 1,004.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 1,026.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.5 | 1.6 | 236 | 16 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 425.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.6 | 3.0 | 323 | 52 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chaquencha?
Now 4.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 19.5 C, max wind 9.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 1,033 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chaquencha today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 58m.
What is the local time in Chaquencha?
Local time is 10:24. Time zone: America/La_Paz (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Chaquencha?
Chaquencha is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chaquencha?
DEM 3,990 m.
Where is Chaquencha located?
It is at -20.96667, -66.56667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chaquencha in?
It is in Bolivia.