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Saint-Leu, Reunion

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34,893 Population 611/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Saint-Leu 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

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area57.2 sq mi (148.0 km²)
Population Density611/sq mi
Coordinates-21.1706°N, 55.2882°W
TimezoneIndian/Reunion

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.9"
118% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.15"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.89"

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 38 km
Feb 27, 2018 76 km ENE of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M4.1 130 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 29 km
2024 Belal Category 2 47 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 212 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 214 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 281 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 92 km
2014 Bejisa Category 4 53 km
2013 Dumile Category 1 104 km
2009 Gael Category 3 300 km
2007 Gamede Category 3 253 km
2002 Dina Category 4 104 km
2001 Ando Category 4 215 km
2000 Connie Category 2 142 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 173 km
1999 Davina Category 2 73 km
1997 Chantelle:daniella Category 2 170 km
1996 Bonita Category 4 289 km
1995 Kylie Category 2 54 km
1994 Hollanda Category 3 75 km
1993 Colina Category 2 33 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fournaise, Piton de la (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fournaise, Piton de la Shield 2,632 m (8,635 ft) 2020 44 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
March 76°F (25°C) 8.2 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
August 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in Coldest
September 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Driest
November 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in

Saint-Leu has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 67°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.2") and October the driest (1.9").

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