Location & Surroundings
Tambor is a third-order administrative division in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica with 10,992 inhabitants, at 900 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alajuela, 5 km to the east. The national capital San Jose is 22 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport, 7 km away.
Basic Data
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 1' 41" N, 84° 15' 26" W
- Elevation DEM: 900 m
- Timezone America/Costa_Rica
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Population 10,992
- Pop. Density 1,243 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Colon (CRC)
- Phone Prefix +506
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:35
- Sunrise 05:25
- Sunset 17:16
- Day length 11 h 52 min
ZIP codes
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Hotels in Tambor
Weather in Tambor
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tambor, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 24.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 538 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NE (40 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,015.2 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 | 17.7 | 1.9 | 40 | 95 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 0.6 | 350 | 76 | 1,013.0 | 1.35 / 1.35 | 98 | 537.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 1.9 | 47 | 95 | 1,013.4 | 3.32 / 4.67 | 90 | 236.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.4 | 2.4 | 51 | 89 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 2.5 | 47 | 92 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 2.6 | 33 | 59 | 1,012.9 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 100 | 585.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 1.9 | 47 | 92 | 1,014.2 | 0.70 / 0.89 | 87 | 213.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.4 | 1.6 | 45 | 93 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.0 | 1.8 | 47 | 89 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 2.3 | 237 | 61 | 1,013.7 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 97 | 635.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 0.6 | 27 | 96 | 1,015.0 | 3.07 / 3.29 | 100 | 295.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.5 | 1.5 | 42 | 94 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.0 | 2.1 | 50 | 94 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tambor?
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 24.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 538 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 Tambor today?
Sunrise around 05:25 and sunset around 17:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Tambor?
Local time is 17:35. Time zone: America/Costa_Rica (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Tambor?
Tambor is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Tambor?
Population about 10,992.
What is the elevation of Tambor?
DEM 900 m.
Where is Tambor located?
It is at 10.02814, -84.25725 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tambor in?
It is in Costa Rica.