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Tambobamba, Peru

Full City Profile

4,063 Population 205/sq mi density
10,587 ft Elevation 3,227 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Tambobamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,587 ft (3,227 m)
Area19.8 sq mi (51.3 km²)
Population Density205/sq mi
Coordinates-13.9453°N, 72.1714°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.0"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 19.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

264 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 93 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 115 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 65 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 20 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 144 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 58 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 107 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 122 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 68 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 149 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 70 km
Apr 21, 2015 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 127 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 60 km
Apr 20, 1990 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 133 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 141 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 66 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 118 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 55 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 67 km
Jul 6, 2014 7 km SE of Layo, Peru M5.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 92 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 7.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 6.8 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.3 in
August 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in Warmest
December 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in

Tambobamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 37°F in January to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and June the driest (0.3").

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