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Weather & Climate in Tambo Real, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Tambo Real experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 39.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,912 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,912 ft (3,326 m)
Area102.4 sq mi (265.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-13.4766°N, 72.2395°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 41 km 105 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 99 km 33 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 35 km 92 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 93 km 91 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 105 km 33 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 123 km 114 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 72 km 96 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 94 km 87 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 150 km 94 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 137 km 70 km
Jan 10, 1998 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru M5.2 148 km 49 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 89 km 91 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 61 km 87 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 28 km 10 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 69 km 10 km
Sep 2, 2019 central Peru M5.0 72 km 80 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 59 km 38 km
Aug 10, 2010 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.0 78 km 89 km
Jul 6, 2015 7 km E of Colcha, Peru M4.9 69 km 37 km
May 24, 2018 67 km NNW of Salvación, Peru M4.9 144 km 17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 124 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 6.5 in Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 5.9 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
August 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in Warmest
December 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in

Tambo Real has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 46°F in June to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.3").

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