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Chamarel, Mauritius

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723 Population 2/sq mi density
797 ft Elevation 243 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Chamarel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average74.0°F
37% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Area298.8 sq mi (773.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-20.4225°N, 57.3839°W
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 10.43"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 27, 2018.

Feb 27, 2018 76 km ENE of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M4.1 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

33 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Garance Category 3 197 km
2024 Belal Category 2 130 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 191 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 194 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 108 km
2019 Cilida Category 4 273 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 157 km
2014 Bejisa Category 3 274 km
2007 Gamede Category 2 255 km
2005 Hennie Category 1 147 km
2003 Gerry Category 3 157 km
2003 Crystal Category 2 221 km
2002 Guillaume Category 4 158 km
2002 Dina Category 4 107 km
2000 Connie Category 3 269 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 213 km
1999 Davina Category 3 38 km
1998 Anacelle Category 4 170 km
1997 Chantelle:daniella Category 2 58 km
1997 Karlette Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fournaise, Piton de la (197 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fournaise, Piton de la Shield 2,632 m (8,635 ft) 2020 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 9.5 in Warmest
February 76°F (25°C) 10.4 in Wettest
March 76°F (24°C) 8.7 in
April 74°F (23°C) 7.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
August 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in Coldest
September 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in Driest
October 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.6 in

Chamarel has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 67°F in August to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 67.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.4") and September the driest (2.4").

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