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Fomboni, Comoros

Mohéli · Comoros

Fomboni is a small city in Mohéli, Comoros with a population of 17,291. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

17,291 Population 1,611/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
25.7 in Annual Rain
Indian / Comoro Timezone

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About Fomboni

Fomboni

Fomboni is the fifth-largest city in the Comoros. It is also the capital and largest city on the Autonomous Island of Mohéli, of which it makes up more than one third of the population. Characterized as quiet, it is home to an old market and a jetty.

People

Population17,291
Density1,611/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain25.7 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population17,291
Population Density1,611 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates-12.2876°, 43.7434°
TimezoneIndian/Comoro
Country🇰🇲 Comoros
State / ProvinceMohéli
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation25.7 inches (652 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fomboni

Fomboni is a small city in Comoros (Mohéli) with a population of 17,291. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.7 inches. The timezone is Indian/Comoro.

Climate in Fomboni

Fomboni has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.6°C), the coldest is Aug (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 962 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.4°C / 83°F 26.7° / 29.8° 217.4
Feb 28.4°C / 83°F 26.9° / 29.6° 155.0
Mar 28.6°C / 83°F 27.4° / 29.6° 125.1
Apr 28.6°C / 83°F 27.4° / 29.5° 170.0
May 27.5°C / 82°F 26.3° / 28.6° 61.8
Jun 26.5°C / 80°F 25.2° / 27.5° 31.5
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 24.3° / 26.5° 29.6
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 24.2° / 26.1° 16.0
Sep 25.5°C / 78°F 24.5° / 26.8° 16.5
Oct 26.5°C / 80°F 25.2° / 27.9° 37.3
Nov 27.6°C / 82°F 26.4° / 28.8° 30.6
Dec 28.4°C / 83°F 27.1° / 29.6° 71.1
Fomboni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Comoros avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.8 km²)
Population Density1,611/sq mi
Coordinates-12.2876°N, 43.7434°W
TimezoneIndian/Comoro

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
33% below Comoros avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 14.45"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 21, 2020.

May 21, 2000 5 km N of Hoani, Comoros M5.2 12 km
Dec 1, 1993 32 km W of Acoua, Mayotte M5.2 124 km
Sep 21, 2016 46 km WSW of Nioumachoua, Comoros M5.1 52 km
Apr 23, 1993 68 km SW of Kani Kéli, Mayotte M5.0 145 km
Mar 21, 2020 38 km E of Mramani, Comoros M5.0 124 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km WNW of Mtsamboro, Mayotte M5.0 130 km
Apr 27, 1995 114 km SW of Madjeouéni, Comoros M4.8 134 km
Mar 12, 2014 1 km WNW of Maraharé, Comoros M4.8 61 km
Feb 8, 1996 Comoros region M4.2 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Chido Category 4 98 km
2025 Dikeledi Category 1 235 km
2020 Belna Category 2 289 km
2019 Kenneth Category 4 133 km
2014 Hellen Category 4 146 km
2008 Jokwe Category 3 253 km
2008 Fame Category 1 299 km
2005 Ernest Category 1 216 km
1996 Doloresse Category 1 93 km
1995 Josta Category 1 192 km
1994 Nadia Category 1 221 km
1984 Kamisy Category 2 177 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Karthala (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karthala Shield 2,361 m (7,746 ft) 2007 72 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 14.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 11.5 in
March 78°F (26°C) 10.0 in
April 78°F (25°C) 9.1 in
May 76°F (25°C) 7.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in
August 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in Coldest
September 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in Driest
October 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
December 78°F (25°C) 7.8 in

Fomboni has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in August to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 82.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.5") and September the driest (2.0").

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Radio Stations near Fomboni

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Fomboni

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge les Abou
Mohéli La Plage

Bus Stations in Fomboni

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KM #6026569585

Gas Stations in Fomboni

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station Yousna

Airports Near Fomboni

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam AirportNWAMedium Airport
Ouani AirportAJNMedium Airport

Post Offices in Fomboni

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste Comores

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fomboni

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gande mosquée de Fomboni

Quick Facts

Timezone
Indian/Comoro

🇰🇲 About Comoros

Capital Moroni
Population 832,322
Area 2,170 km²
GDP (USD) $1,326,836,543
GDP per capita $1,560
HDI 0.603
Life expectancy 66.8 years
Internet users 35.7%
Urban population 33.2%
Currency KMF (Franc)
Languages Arabic, French, Comorian
Calling code +269
TLD .km
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fomboni

What is the population of Fomboni?

Fomboni has a population of 17,291 residents and is located in Comoros. The population density is 1,611 people per square mile, spread across 10.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fomboni?

Fomboni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.7 inches.

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