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Mark Tamayo Biography

Mark Tamayo is a Peruvian–American in the meteorology field working for KTVU FOX 2 as a meteorologist. He joined the station in 2009 after serving KRON in San Francisco as a meteorologist for more than 6 years.

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Mark Tamayo Height

Tamayo stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.

Mark Tamayo Age

Tamayo keeps his birthdate and year away from the limelight. Thus, it is not when Tamayo celebrates his birthday. Nonetheless, we will update this information once available.

Personal Life

Mark Tamayo Relatives and Family

Tamayo was raised in the Bay Area where his family called Corte Madera home for many years. He has a sister who celebrates her birthday every April 11th as revealed by his Instagram post on April 11, 2019, captioned “Happy birthday to my sister!” He also has a brother as revealed by his Instagram post on June 18, 2019, captioned “With my brother and dad. The last time Peru…” Regardless, he keeps more information regarding his family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.

Mark Tamayo Spouse and Children

Tamayo tied the knot with his wife but has kept information regarding her and their relationship away from the limelight. The couple has a daughter, Margaret Vivian, and a son, Nicolas Wise. Margaret was born on February 17, 2021, and is 3 years old. On February 22, 2021, he welcomed her to the world via his Instagram account captioning “…we are excited to announce the birth of our baby girl. Margaret Vivian Tamayo arrived February 17…”

Nicolas was born on August 16, 2023, and is 1 years old. On August 23, 2023, he welcomed his son to the world via his Instagram account captioning “Welcome Baby Cole!…Nicolas Wise Tamayo arrived Wednesday, August 16…” He loves the Bay region’s countless adventures, such as salmon fishing in the ocean, finding a running trail, road trips to a small town, or talking to the locals. In addition, he loves to surf at a local beach, take his daughter to the neighborhood park with his wife, and ride his mountain bike on Mt. Tamalpais.

Mark Tamayo Education

Tamayo received his high school diploma before enrolling at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis in 1993. In 1996, he graduated with a Bachelor Of Arts degree in Journalism. Next, he joined San Francisco State University, earning a Bachelor Of Science degree in Meteorology in 1999.

Professional Life

Mark Tamayo Career

Tamayo serves KTVU FOX 2 as a meteorologist, a position, he has held for more than a decade. During his stint at the station, he delivered nonstop breaking news broadcasts after the 2014 Napa Earthquake. Also, he delivered crucial weather updates during the 2017 North Bay firestorm. In addition, he has won 3 Emmy awards while serving KTVU. He also produced reports broadcasting several subject issues primarily concentrated on the environment.

Tamayo’s career has uniquely been spent in California. He secured his first job at KVIQ in Eureka, where he worked as a morning meteorologist. After working in Eureka, he relocated south to Salinas where he served KSBW as a weekend meteorologist. The Bay region native then returned to the region with a job at KRON.

Mark Tamayo Net Worth

Tamayo has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a meteorologist

Mark Tamayo Salary

Tamayo receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 which he earns working as a meteorologist.

Mark Tamayo Ethnicity

Tamayo’s father hails from Peru as evidenced by Tamayo’s post on June 18, 2018, captioned “…Dad made sure I spent countless hours on the field. His Peruvian national team last competed in 1982…a special time for him…remember watching these games immersed with his pride, cheer, and love for his country and family...“ In addition, he revealed that his father grew up in Peru via his Instagram account on October 19, 2017, captioned “My dad riding his scooter in Lima, Peru back in the day…I treasure the stories that reveal more about his character and the life he lived.” Thus, Tamayo has Peruvian roots.

Mark Tamayo Social Media

Tamayo has active social media platforms i.e. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. He has a following of over 8.5K on Facebook, a following of over 1.2K on Instagram, and a following of over 7.2K on Twitter.

Mark Tamayo KTVU FOX 2

At KTVU FOX 2, Tamayo works alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;