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Sainte-Rose, Reunion

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7,035 Population 86/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Sainte-Rose enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area81.5 sq mi (211.1 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates-21.1286°N, 55.7962°W
TimezoneIndian/Reunion

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.7"
65% 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 16 km
Feb 27, 2018 76 km ENE of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M4.1 77 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 34 km
2024 Belal Category 2 3 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 224 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 228 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 229 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 60 km
2014 Bejisa Category 4 97 km
2013 Dumile Category 1 156 km
2007 Gamede Category 3 258 km
2002 Dina Category 4 121 km
2001 Ando Category 4 260 km
2000 Connie Category 2 185 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 200 km
1999 Davina Category 2 46 km
1997 Chantelle:daniella Category 2 124 km
1996 Bonita Category 4 296 km
1995 Kylie Category 2 63 km
1994 Hollanda Category 3 29 km
1993 Colina Category 2 85 km
1989 Firinga Category 2 40 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fournaise, Piton de la (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fournaise, Piton de la Shield 2,632 m (8,635 ft) 2020 16 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.9 in Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in Warmest
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 65°F (18°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

Sainte-Rose has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in August to 75°F in February. 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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