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Le Tampon, Reunion

Full City Profile

81,943 Population 1,283/sq mi density
1,919 ft Elevation 585 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Le Tampon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,919 ft (585 m)
Area63.9 sq mi (165.4 km²)
Population Density1,283/sq mi
Coordinates-21.2766°N, 55.5177°W
TimezoneIndian/Reunion

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.02"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.28"

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 18 km
Feb 27, 2018 76 km ENE of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M4.1 109 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 31 km
2024 Belal Category 2 35 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 229 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 232 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 257 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 82 km
2014 Bejisa Category 4 65 km
2013 Dumile Category 1 130 km
2007 Gamede Category 2 268 km
2002 Dina Category 4 124 km
2001 Ando Category 4 242 km
2000 Connie Category 2 168 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 195 km
1999 Davina Category 2 56 km
1997 Chantelle:daniella Category 2 157 km
1995 Kylie Category 2 65 km
1994 Hollanda Category 3 50 km
1993 Colina Category 2 54 km
1989 Firinga Category 2 42 km
1986 Erinesta Category 2 209 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fournaise, Piton de la (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fournaise, Piton de la Shield 2,632 m (8,635 ft) 2020 20 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 8.9 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 8.7 in
March 67°F (20°C) 9.0 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 6.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 74°F (23°C) 2.9 in
August 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Coldest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in Driest
November 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 6.4 in

Le Tampon has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 57°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 60.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.0") and October the driest (2.3").

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