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Weather & Climate in Chitrouni, Comoros

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

Chitrouni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area122.4 sq mi (317.1 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-12.1858°N, 44.3356°W
TimezoneIndian/Comoro

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 14.45"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 21, 2000 5 km N of Hoani, Comoros M5.2 73 km 10 km
Dec 1, 1993 32 km W of Acoua, Mayotte M5.2 81 km 10 km
Jan 13, 2019 12 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte M5.1 133 km 10 km
Sep 21, 2016 46 km WSW of Nioumachoua, Comoros M5.1 116 km 10 km
Apr 5, 2019 20 km ENE of Pamandzi, Mayotte M5.1 134 km 10 km
Mar 13, 2019 14 km ENE of Pamandzi, Mayotte M5.1 131 km 10 km
Mar 21, 2020 38 km E of Mramani, Comoros M5.0 62 km 10 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km WNW of Mtsamboro, Mayotte M5.0 78 km 10 km
Apr 23, 1993 68 km SW of Kani Kéli, Mayotte M5.0 127 km 10 km
May 14, 2019 19 km ESE of Pamandzi, Mayotte M5.0 141 km 10 km
Jan 9, 2019 20 km ENE of Pamandzi, Mayotte M4.9 137 km 10 km
Jan 20, 2019 14 km ESE of Pamandzi, Mayotte M4.9 136 km 10 km
May 3, 2019 16 km ESE of Pamandzi, Mayotte M4.8 138 km 10 km
Feb 26, 2019 35 km ENE of Pamandzi, Mayotte M4.8 144 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2014 1 km WNW of Maraharé, Comoros M4.8 6 km 10 km
May 30, 2018 22 km SSE of Kani Kéli, Mayotte M4.7 142 km 10 km
Jun 1, 2018 17 km ESE of Bandrélé, Mayotte M4.7 140 km 10 km
Mar 31, 2019 8 km ESE of Pamandzi, Mayotte M4.7 132 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2018 22 km ESE of Bandrélé, Mayotte M4.7 145 km 10 km
Mar 18, 2019 20 km ESE of Bandrélé, Mayotte M4.7 143 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Chido Category 4 121 mph 85 km
2025 Dikeledi Category 1 69 mph 249 km
2020 Belna Category 3 98 mph 226 km
2019 Kenneth Category 4 132 mph 121 km
2014 Hellen Category 4 138 mph 172 km
2008 Jokwe Category 3 109 mph 278 km
2005 Ernest Category 1 75 mph 246 km
1996 Doloresse Category 1 60 mph 158 km
1995 Josta Category 1 67 mph 227 km
1994 Nadia Category 1 63 mph 221 km
1984 Andry Category 4 106 mph 261 km
1984 Kamisy Category 2 83 mph 143 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Karthala (115 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karthala Shield 2,361 m (7,746 ft) 2007 115 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 14.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 11.5 in
March 75°F (24°C) 10.0 in
April 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in
August 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in Coldest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Driest
October 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
November 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
December 74°F (23°C) 8.2 in

Chitrouni has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 69°F in August to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 75.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.5") and September the driest (1.9").

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