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Tamburco, Peru

Full City Profile

9,171 Population 65/sq mi density
8,740 ft Elevation 2,664 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Tamburco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,740 ft (2,664 m)
Area140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates-13.6167°N, 72.8714°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

169 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
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 133 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 68 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 74 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 74 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 134 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 117 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 138 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 82 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 63 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 37 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 84 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 81 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 94 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 53 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 40 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 43 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 147 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 116 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 7.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 53°F (12°C) 7.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 7.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
August 51°F (10°C) 1.0 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in Warmest
December 53°F (12°C) 5.4 in

Tamburco has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 50°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and June the driest (0.6").

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