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Saint-Pierre, Reunion

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84,077 Population 2,269/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Saint-Pierre 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

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area37.1 sq mi (96.0 km²)
Population Density2,269/sq mi
Coordinates-21.3393°N, 55.4781°W
TimezoneIndian/Reunion

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.13"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.34"

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 25 km
Feb 27, 2018 76 km ENE of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M4.1 115 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 38 km
2024 Belal Category 2 43 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 235 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 238 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 262 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 85 km
2014 Bejisa Category 4 57 km
2013 Dumile Category 1 128 km
2007 Gamede Category 2 274 km
2002 Dina Category 4 130 km
2001 Ando Category 4 241 km
2000 Connie Category 2 169 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 199 km
1999 Davina Category 2 51 km
1997 Chantelle:daniella Category 2 164 km
1995 Kylie Category 2 72 km
1994 Hollanda Category 3 52 km
1993 Colina Category 2 50 km
1989 Firinga Category 2 42 km
1986 Erinesta Category 2 205 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fournaise, Piton de la (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fournaise, Piton de la Shield 2,632 m (8,635 ft) 2020 26 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 5.9 in
February 80°F (26°C) 5.4 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in
August 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in Coldest
September 71°F (21°C) 2.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Driest
November 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in

Saint-Pierre has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and October the driest (1.3").

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