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Saint-Benoît, Reunion

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37,023 Population 280/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Saint-Benoît 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

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area132.2 sq mi (342.3 km²)
Population Density280/sq mi
Coordinates-21.0380°N, 55.7155°W
TimezoneIndian/Reunion

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.9"
118% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.94"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.05"

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 84 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 23 km
2024 Belal Category 2 11 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 211 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 216 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 238 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 72 km
2014 Bejisa Category 4 97 km
2013 Dumile Category 1 147 km
2007 Gamede Category 3 246 km
2002 Dina Category 4 108 km
2001 Ando Category 4 249 km
2000 Connie Category 2 172 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 187 km
1999 Davina Category 2 59 km
1997 Chantelle:daniella Category 2 125 km
1996 Bonita Category 4 284 km
1995 Kylie Category 2 50 km
1994 Hollanda Category 3 42 km
1993 Colina Category 2 80 km
1989 Firinga Category 2 27 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fournaise, Piton de la (23 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fournaise, Piton de la Shield 2,632 m (8,635 ft) 2020 23 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in
March 75°F (24°C) 8.8 in
April 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
August 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in Coldest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Driest
November 71°F (21°C) 3.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in

Saint-Benoît has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 65°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.9") and October the driest (2.1").

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