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Tambo, Peru

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5,032 Population 14/sq mi density
13,560 ft Elevation 4,133 meters
89°F Avg Temperature 32°C
Tambo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 89°F (32°C). Winters average 87°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

87°F Jan (30°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average88.9°F
65% above US avg
January Average87°F (30°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,560 ft (4,133 m)
Area365.5 sq mi (946.7 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-14.7985°N, 73.9244°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.7"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.48"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

448 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 128 km
Jan 14, 2018 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 137 km
Sep 25, 2013 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 132 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 44 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 143 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 107 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 130 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 76 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 120 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 24 km
May 18, 2009 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 137 km
Jul 12, 2024 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 126 km
Jun 29, 2015 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 141 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 147 km
Jun 28, 2007 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 143 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 119 km
Jan 12, 2001 27 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.7 129 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 90 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 118 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 126 km
2018 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 137 km
2013 S. PERU Earthquake 0.1 m 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 87°F (30°C) 7.0 in
February 43°F (6°C) 6.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 7.5 in Wettest
April 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
May 40°F (5°C) 0.8 in
June 38°F (3°C) 0.2 in
July 90°F (32°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 38°F (3°C) 0.3 in Coldest
September 40°F (4°C) 1.1 in
October 42°F (5°C) 0.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in
December 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in

Tambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 38°F in August to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.5") and July the driest (0.2").

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