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Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department
Cajamarca Department, Peru

Tambora

Tambora is a locality in Cajamarca Department, Peru, 1,858 m above sea level. It has a population of about 111. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now17°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population111
Local time02:51
6.96° S, 79.14° WElevation 1,858 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code06520
The year in Tamboraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low22° / 13°
Rain this month85mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Tambora at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in December

Coolest month15°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

264 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

20 mm of rain

Weather in Tambora

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
17°C

Cloudy · wind 0 km/h · humidity 91%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct24°17°2.2 mm
Sun1 Nov22°17°10.1 mm
Mon2 Nov22°17°21.4 mm
Tue3 Nov22°16°5.4 mm
Wed4 Nov21°16°7.4 mm
Thu5 Nov22°16°4.2 mm
Fri6 Nov21°17°8.8 mm
Sat7 Nov22°17°6.9 mm
Sun8 Nov21°17°8.4 mm
Mon9 Nov23°17°7.3 mm

When to go to Tambora

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score615447648696989890726964
High22°21°22°22°22°22°22°22°22°22°22°22°
Low15°15°15°15°15°14°14°14°14°13°13°14°
Rain (mm)1241832641285533232054855682
Wet days10111610521138911

What's on in Tambora

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Tambora

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Tambora

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Monsefú 68 km ←1968 · 146 km
6.3Monsefú 70 km ←2007 · 148 km
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 144 km
5.5Cutervo 32 km ↗1965 · 105 km

Towns and villages around Tambora

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

06520

Places near Tambora

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tambora?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tambora.
What is the hottest month in Tambora?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Tambora?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tambora?
March is the wettest month with about 264 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Tambora?
The postal code of Tambora is 06520.