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Weather & Climate in Bras-Panon, Reunion

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bras-Panon 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 82.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

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

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area47.8 sq mi (123.7 km²)
Population Density279/sq mi
Coordinates-20.9967°N, 55.6782°W
TimezoneIndian/Reunion

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.9"
118% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.65"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Apr 5, 2007 15 km WSW of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M5.3 21 km 10 km
Feb 27, 2018 76 km ENE of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M4.1 87 km 14 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Garance Category 3 115 mph 19 km
2024 Belal Category 2 86 mph 17 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 127 mph 205 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 127 mph 210 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 63 mph 242 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 81 mph 67 km
2014 Bejisa Category 4 92 mph 97 km
2013 Dumile Category 1 81 mph 143 km
2009 Gael Category 3 104 mph 300 km
2007 Gamede Category 3 104 mph 241 km
2002 Dina Category 4 115 mph 102 km
2001 Ando Category 4 121 mph 243 km
2000 Connie Category 2 109 mph 166 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 75 mph 181 km
1999 Davina Category 2 81 mph 65 km
1997 Chantelle:daniella Category 2 86 mph 125 km
1996 Bonita Category 4 115 mph 279 km
1995 Kylie Category 2 48 mph 44 km
1994 Hollanda Category 3 98 mph 47 km
1993 Colina Category 2 83 mph 75 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fournaise, Piton de la (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fournaise, Piton de la Shield 2,632 m (8,635 ft) 2020 28 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 9.6 in
February 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in Warmest, Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 8.6 in
April 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
August 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Coldest
September 71°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in Driest
November 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
December 78°F (25°C) 5.7 in

Bras-Panon has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.7") and October the driest (1.6").

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