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Cilaos, Reunion

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6,225 Population 191/sq mi density
3,993 ft Elevation 1,217 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Cilaos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,993 ft (1,217 m)
Area32.6 sq mi (84.4 km²)
Population Density191/sq mi
Coordinates-21.1364°N, 55.4719°W
TimezoneIndian/Reunion

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.9"
118% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.49"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 27, 2018.

Apr 5, 2007 15 km WSW of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M5.3 20 km
Feb 27, 2018 76 km ENE of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M4.1 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Garance Category 3 15 km
2024 Belal Category 2 34 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 213 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 216 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 262 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 83 km
2014 Bejisa Category 4 71 km
2013 Dumile Category 1 123 km
2007 Gamede Category 3 252 km
2002 Dina Category 4 108 km
2001 Ando Category 4 230 km
2000 Connie Category 2 156 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 180 km
1999 Davina Category 2 68 km
1997 Chantelle:daniella Category 2 152 km
1996 Bonita Category 4 288 km
1995 Kylie Category 2 49 km
1994 Hollanda Category 3 58 km
1993 Colina Category 2 52 km
1989 Firinga Category 2 26 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fournaise, Piton de la (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fournaise, Piton de la Shield 2,632 m (8,635 ft) 2020 27 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 9.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 65°F (19°C) 9.4 in
March 65°F (18°C) 9.5 in
April 62°F (17°C) 6.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in
August 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Coldest
September 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in Driest
November 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 7.0 in

Cilaos has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 54°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 63.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.5") and October the driest (2.4").

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