Ambo, Peru
Full City Profile
7,444
Population
66/sq mi density
6,883 ft
Elevation
2,098 meters
41°F
Avg Temperature
5°C
Ambo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 73.2 inches. The area receives 24.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
40°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (5°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,883 ft (2,098 m) |
| Area | 112.8 sq mi (292.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1308°S, 76.2047°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in |
Ambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in January to 60°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.5").