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Saint-Philippe, Reunion

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5,441 Population 105/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Saint-Philippe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area52.0 sq mi (134.7 km²)
Population Density105/sq mi
Coordinates-21.3609°N, 55.7679°W
TimezoneIndian/Reunion

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.0"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.99"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.77"

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 89 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 49 km
2024 Belal Category 2 29 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 246 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 250 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 232 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 55 km
2014 Bejisa Category 4 76 km
2013 Dumile Category 1 157 km
2007 Gamede Category 2 282 km
2002 Dina Category 4 142 km
2001 Ando Category 4 269 km
2000 Connie Category 2 195 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 218 km
1999 Davina Category 2 29 km
1997 Chantelle:daniella Category 2 142 km
1995 Kylie Category 2 83 km
1994 Hollanda Category 3 25 km
1993 Colina Category 2 80 km
1989 Firinga Category 2 58 km
1986 Erinesta Category 2 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fournaise, Piton de la (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fournaise, Piton de la Shield 2,632 m (8,635 ft) 2020 14 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 7.1 in Warmest
February 76°F (24°C) 6.9 in
March 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in Wettest
April 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
August 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in Coldest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Driest
November 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in

Saint-Philippe has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 65°F in August to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.0") and October the driest (1.8").

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