Location & Surroundings
Tambora is a settlement in Risaralda Department, Colombia, at 1,997 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Anserma, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Bogota is about 205 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Andes Airport, 40 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 21' 3" N, 75° 46' 33" W
- Elevation DEM: 1997 m
- Timezone America/Bogota
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 14 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (COP)
- Phone Prefix +57
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:40
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tambora
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tambora, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 25.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 437 W/m2.
Temperature
16.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s N (354 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 16.4 | 0.7 | 354 | 92 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 0.4 | 78 | 55 | 1,010.0 | 0.63 / 0.63 | 100 | 437.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.7 | 1.5 | 307 | 92 | 1,012.5 | 1.43 / 2.06 | 100 | 289.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.7 | 0.9 | 342 | 96 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 1.10 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 0.6 | 20 | 91 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 14.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.3 | 1.1 | 205 | 43 | 1,008.1 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 73 | 783.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 1.5 | 300 | 92 | 1,011.8 | 2.82 / 3.01 | 56 | 305.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.1 | 0.8 | 291 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.38 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.9 | 0.1 | 58 | 94 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 34 | 11.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 1.2 | 217 | 49 | 1,009.4 | 0.14 / 0.60 | 45 | 738.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.0 | 1.7 | 292 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 3.73 / 4.33 | 36 | 318.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.0 | 0.6 | 285 | 98 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 2.18 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.6 | 0.2 | 118 | 97 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 1.02 | 98 | 8.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tambora?
Now 16.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 25.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 437 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Tambora today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Tambora?
Local time is 14:40. Time zone: America/Bogota (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Tambora?
Tambora is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tambora?
DEM 1,997 m.
Where is Tambora located?
It is at 5.35080, -75.77587 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tambora in?
It is in Colombia.