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La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion

Full City Profile

6,821 Population 212/sq mi density
3,363 ft Elevation 1,025 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
La Plaine-des-Palmistes 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

Elevation3,363 ft (1,025 m)
Area32.1 sq mi (83.2 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates-21.1343°N, 55.6282°W
TimezoneIndian/Reunion

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.9"
118% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.53"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.48"

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 7 km
Feb 27, 2018 76 km ENE of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M4.1 94 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 20 km
2024 Belal Category 2 18 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 218 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 222 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 246 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 76 km
2014 Bejisa Category 4 83 km
2013 Dumile Category 1 139 km
2007 Gamede Category 3 255 km
2002 Dina Category 4 113 km
2001 Ando Category 4 245 km
2000 Connie Category 2 170 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 189 km
1999 Davina Category 2 56 km
1997 Chantelle:daniella Category 2 138 km
1996 Bonita Category 4 292 km
1995 Kylie Category 2 54 km
1994 Hollanda Category 3 43 km
1993 Colina Category 2 68 km
1989 Firinga Category 2 29 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fournaise, Piton de la (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fournaise, Piton de la Shield 2,632 m (8,635 ft) 2020 15 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
February 68°F (20°C) 9.3 in
March 68°F (20°C) 9.5 in Wettest
April 65°F (19°C) 7.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
August 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in Coldest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in Driest
November 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 6.6 in

La Plaine-des-Palmistes has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 57°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.5") and October the driest (2.5").

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