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Weather & Climate in Tambo, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13,560 feet.
Temperature
87°F Jan (30°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 88.9°F |
| 65% above US avg | |
| January Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,560 ft (4,133 m) |
| Area | 365.5 sq mi (946.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.7985°N, 73.9244°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
448 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Jun 28, 2024 | 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.2 | 128 km | 24 km |
| Jan 14, 2018 | 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.1 | 137 km | 39 km |
| Sep 25, 2013 | 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.1 | 132 km | 40 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru | M6.8 | 44 km | 101 km |
| Jul 5, 2001 | 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru | M6.6 | 143 km | 62 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 107 km | 101 km |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru | M6.0 | 130 km | 27 km |
| May 3, 2005 | central Peru | M5.9 | 76 km | 31 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru | M5.9 | 120 km | 111 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru | M5.9 | 24 km | 101 km |
| May 18, 2009 | 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 137 km | 23 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 126 km | 23 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru | M5.8 | 141 km | 28 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2007 | 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru | M5.8 | 119 km | 27 km |
| Jan 12, 2001 | 27 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.7 | 129 km | 39 km |
| Jun 24, 2017 | 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru | M5.7 | 90 km | 97 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 118 km | 107 km |
| Sep 8, 1996 | 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru | M5.6 | 127 km | 98 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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.
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).
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").