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Melrose, Mauritius

Moka · Mauritius

Melrose is a small town in Moka, Mauritius with a population of 2,002. Elevation: 1,135 ft (346 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

2,002 Population 360/sq mi density
1,135 ft Elevation 346 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
59.6 in Annual Rain
Indian / Mauritius Timezone

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About Melrose

Melrose

Melrose är en ort i Mauritius. Den ligger i distriktet Moka, 18 km sydost om huvudstaden Port Louis. Antalet invånare var 2 398 vid folkräkningen 2022.

People

Population2,002
Density360/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain59.6 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Population2,002
Population Density360 / sq mi
Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Coordinates-20.2697°, 57.6319°
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius
Country🇲🇺 Mauritius
State / ProvinceMoka
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation59.6 inches (1,513 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Melrose

Melrose is a small town in Mauritius (Moka) with a population of 2,002. The city sits at an elevation of 1,135 feet (346 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.6 inches. The timezone is Indian/Mauritius.

Climate in Melrose

Melrose has an average annual temperature of 22.2°C (72°F). The hottest month is Feb (25°C), the coldest is Aug (19.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1917 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 21.5° / 28.1° 321.5
Feb 25°C / 77°F 21.7° / 28.2° 326.7
Mar 24.6°C / 76°F 21.3° / 27.8° 328.0
Apr 23.8°C / 75°F 20.6° / 27° 141.5
May 21.9°C / 71°F 18.6° / 25.2° 114.0
Jun 20.2°C / 68°F 17.2° / 23.1° 103.0
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 16.3° / 22.4° 113.9
Aug 19.2°C / 67°F 16.1° / 22.4° 89.1
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 16.4° / 23.2° 82.7
Oct 21.1°C / 70°F 17.5° / 24.7° 71.0
Nov 22.7°C / 73°F 18.9° / 26.5° 92.9
Dec 24°C / 75°F 20.4° / 27.7° 133.0
Melrose 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 59.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,135 feet.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²)
Population Density360/sq mi
Coordinates-20.2697°N, 57.6319°W
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"
57% above Mauritius avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 10.71"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.48"

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 M4.1 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Garance Category 3 222 km
2024 Belal Category 2 157 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 185 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 183 km
2020 Herold Category 3 270 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 110 km
2019 Cilida Category 4 242 km
2019 Gelena Category 4 294 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 187 km
2018 Berguitta Category 1 295 km
2007 Gamede Category 2 260 km
2005 Hennie Category 1 123 km
2003 Gerry Category 3 133 km
2003 Crystal Category 2 195 km
2002 Guillaume Category 4 133 km
2002 Dina Category 4 98 km
2000 Connie Category 3 275 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 205 km
1999 Davina Category 3 48 km
1998 Anacelle Category 4 143 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 9.7 in Warmest
February 76°F (24°C) 10.7 in Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 8.8 in
April 74°F (23°C) 8.3 in
May 71°F (21°C) 5.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
August 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in Coldest
September 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in
October 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in Driest
November 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
December 74°F (23°C) 6.7 in

Melrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 66°F in August to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 69.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.7") and October the driest (2.5").

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Radio Stations near Melrose

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Plus Mauritius news, music MP3 128 kbps
MBC Best FM dance, pop UNKNOWN
MBC Radio Mauritius talk UNKNOWN
MBC Radio Maurice oldies, pop UNKNOWN
OUi Radio christian, christian music MP3 128 kbps
MBC Kool FM dance, pop UNKNOWN

Museums in Melrose

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aapravasi Ghat
Biscuiterie Rault
Blue Penny Museum
Bois Chéri Tea Museum
Centre Culturel Nelson Mandela
Château de Beau Sejour
Château de Labourdonnais
Domaine Des Aubineaux - Tea Museum
Four A Chaux De Petit Verger
Frederik Hendrik Museum
Frederik Hendrik Museum
L'Aventure du Sucre
La Demeure Saint Antoine
Maison du rhum & dégustation
Masonic Lodge
Milestones Motor Museum
Musée d'Histoire
Museum Touche Du Bois
National History Museum Mahebourg
Natural History Museum
Photo Museum
Postal Museum
Saint Aubin Sugarcane Museum
Vanilla House

Libraries in Melrose

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bambous Library0.0
Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoire0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Librairie Caunhye0.0
Library0.0
National Library0.0
public library0.0
UTM Resource Center0.0

Farmers Markets in Melrose

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abercombie Market
Abercrombie Market
Ah Teck Store
Ajanta-Store
Anand Store
Bazar
Bazar
Bazar Plaisance
Beau Bassin Market
Bel Air Market fair
Central Flacq Market Fair
Central Market
Chantefrais
Chebel market fair
Cocorico Store
Cold Storage
Da Patten Fair
Dr James Burty David Marketplace
Fara Poulet Frais
Farmers market and clothing
Fish stands
goodlands
Happy Days Mini Market
Henrietta Co-operative Store
Ibrahim Abdoola Market Fair
La Foire (stall)
Le Palis Store
Le Souk du Vieux Conseil
Mangalkhan Store
Marché Bambou
Marché central (épices)
Marché central (fruits et légumes)
Market
Market of Mahebourg
Mauree Store
Mini Baz
Mini Market Le Cordon Bleu
Moka market
Moonlight Mini Market
Moothoo Trading
New Arab Town Fair
Noorah Cold Store
P. Bissessur Store
Pamplemousses Market
Poultry Shop
Qaid-E-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah Market
Quatre Bornes Market
Raheemeea Store
Ramnauth Store
Riviere Du Rempart Marketplace
Rose Hill Market
Royal Mart
Saba Mini Market
Saint Pierre Market
Soomaroo Store
Sunny Store
Supertote
T-Lukkhoo Mini Store
Triolet Market
Vacoas market
Veg Market
Vegetable Market

Gas Stations in Melrose

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Melrose

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Airports Near Melrose

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International AirportMRULarge Airport
Skydive Austral AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Indian/Mauritius

🇲🇺 About Mauritius

Capital Port Louis
Population 1,265,303
Area 2,040 km²
GDP (USD) $14,072,212,290
GDP per capita $11,270
HDI 0.806
Life expectancy 73.4 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 39.0%
Currency MUR (Rupee)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole
Calling code +230
TLD .mu
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melrose

What is the population of Melrose?

Melrose has a population of 2,002 residents and is located in Mauritius. The population density is 360 people per square mile, spread across 5.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Melrose?

Melrose has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.6 inches.

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