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Saint-Joseph, Reunion

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38,807 Population 555/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Saint-Joseph 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

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area69.9 sq mi (181.1 km²)
Population Density555/sq mi
Coordinates-21.3777°N, 55.6169°W
TimezoneIndian/Reunion

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.60"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.57"

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 22 km
Feb 27, 2018 76 km ENE of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M4.1 104 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 44 km
2024 Belal Category 2 36 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 243 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 246 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 248 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 71 km
2014 Bejisa Category 4 64 km
2013 Dumile Category 1 143 km
2007 Gamede Category 2 281 km
2002 Dina Category 4 138 km
2001 Ando Category 4 256 km
2000 Connie Category 2 183 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 211 km
1999 Davina Category 2 42 km
1997 Chantelle:daniella Category 2 157 km
1995 Kylie Category 2 79 km
1994 Hollanda Category 3 41 km
1993 Colina Category 2 65 km
1989 Firinga Category 2 55 km
1986 Erinesta Category 2 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fournaise, Piton de la (18 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fournaise, Piton de la Shield 2,632 m (8,635 ft) 2020 18 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 6.6 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in
March 76°F (25°C) 7.6 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
August 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Coldest
September 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in Driest
November 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in

Saint-Joseph has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 66°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.6") and October the driest (1.6").

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