Ambar, Peru

Full City Profile

462 Population 1/sq mi density

8,976 ft Elevation 2,736 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Ambar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	67.4°F
	25% above US avg
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,976 ft (2,736 m)
Area	590.0 sq mi (1,528.0 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-10.7333°N, 77.2667°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.7"

64% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.16"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

137 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 23, 1995	81 km W of Paramonga, Peru	M6.5	144 km
Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	130 km
Apr 29, 1991	18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru	M5.9	73 km
Jul 17, 1992	55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru	M5.8	146 km
May 11, 2002	55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru	M5.7	140 km
Jul 31, 1995	41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru	M5.7	114 km
Jun 21, 1995	28 km W of Chancay, Peru	M5.6	94 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	147 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	100 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	129 km
Apr 1, 2015	30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru	M5.3	91 km
Nov 5, 1998	36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru	M5.3	128 km
Jul 18, 2016	17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.2	73 km
Mar 28, 2010	14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru	M5.2	108 km
Feb 15, 2024	13 km NW of Chancay, Peru	M5.2	84 km
Dec 6, 2000	59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru	M5.2	117 km
Mar 31, 2022	40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.1	93 km
Jul 29, 2004	61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru	M5.1	111 km
Jan 6, 2017	66 km WSW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.1	120 km
Jul 28, 2007	34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru	M5.0	83 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1971	CHUNGAR	Meteorological	30.0 m	600	92 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	141 km
1966	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	3.0 m	110	150 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	142 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	144 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	65°F (18°C)	3.3 in
February	51°F (11°C)	4.2 in
March	51°F (11°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
April	50°F (10°C)	1.5 in
May	49°F (9°C)	0.2 in
June	47°F (8°C)	0.0 in	Coldest, Driest
July	69°F (21°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
August	47°F (8°C)	0.1 in
September	48°F (9°C)	0.3 in
October	49°F (10°C)	0.8 in
November	50°F (10°C)	0.8 in
December	50°F (10°C)	1.5 in

Ambar has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 47°F in June to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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