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Sacaca
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 Sacaca
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department | Potosí Department |
| Province | Alonso de Ibáñez Province |
| Municipality | Sacaca Municipality |
| Canton | Sacaca Canton |
| Elevation | 12,057 ft (3,675 m) |
| Population
(2012)
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| • Total | 2,292 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
Sacaca is a village located in the Potosí Department of Bolivia. It is an important center for its local area. Sacaca serves as the capital of the Sacaca Canton, Sacaca Municipality, and Alonso de Ibáñez Province.
Climate
Sacaca has a unique climate. It is located high up, at about 3,675 meters (12,057 feet) above sea level. This high elevation means the weather can be quite cool.
The table below shows the average weather in Sacaca. It includes how hot or cold it gets and how much rain falls each month.
| Climate data for Sacaca, elevation 3,722 m (12,211 ft) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 17.4 (63.3) |
17.3 (63.1) |
18.0 (64.4) |
18.4 (65.1) |
18.1 (64.6) |
17.1 (62.8) |
16.9 (62.4) |
17.7 (63.9) |
18.2 (64.8) |
19.1 (66.4) |
19.3 (66.7) |
18.8 (65.8) |
18.0 (64.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 5.0 (41.0) |
4.6 (40.3) |
4.0 (39.2) |
1.5 (34.7) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
−4.8 (23.4) |
−4.9 (23.2) |
−3.0 (26.6) |
−0.3 (31.5) |
2.0 (35.6) |
3.3 (37.9) |
4.6 (40.3) |
0.8 (33.4) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 112.3 (4.42) |
82.3 (3.24) |
64.2 (2.53) |
20.4 (0.80) |
3.4 (0.13) |
3.4 (0.13) |
1.9 (0.07) |
7.6 (0.30) |
16.9 (0.67) |
23.2 (0.91) |
40.2 (1.58) |
70.5 (2.78) |
446.3 (17.56) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 52.8 | 53.4 | 53.1 | 51.6 | 49.2 | 48.8 | 47.1 | 45.0 | 44.3 | 44.7 | 45.8 | 49.1 | 48.7 |
| Source: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología de Bolivia | |||||||||||||
- Temperatures: The warmest months are usually October and November. During these months, the average high temperature is around 19 degrees Celsius (66 degrees Fahrenheit). The coldest months are June and July. In these months, the average low temperature can drop to about -4 or -5 degrees Celsius (23 or 25 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Rainfall: Sacaca gets most of its rain during the summer months. January has the most rain, with over 100 millimeters (about 4 inches). The driest months are June and July, with very little rain.
- Humidity: The air is generally more humid during the rainy season. It is less humid during the dry, colder months.
See also
In Spanish: Sacaca para niños
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