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Weather & Climate in Dar Salam, Comoros
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dar Salam 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 24.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 17.5 sq mi (45.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.2508°N, 44.3881°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Comoro |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
130 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| May 15, 2018 | 32 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.9 | 142 km | 17 km |
| May 21, 2000 | 5 km N of Hoani, Comoros | M5.2 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1993 | 32 km W of Acoua, Mayotte | M5.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2018 | 36 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2019 | 12 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 46 km WSW of Nioumachoua, Comoros | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 36 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2019 | 20 km ENE of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2018 | 36 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 14 km ENE of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2019 | 19 km ESE of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2018 | 34 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2011 | 20 km WNW of Mtsamboro, Mayotte | M5.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 38 km E of Mramani, Comoros | M5.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1993 | 68 km SW of Kani Kéli, Mayotte | M5.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2018 | 35 km ESE of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2018 | 33 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2020 | 30 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2019 | 20 km ENE of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2018 | 27 km ESE of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 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 | 76 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 241 km |
| 2020 | Belna | Category 3 | 98 mph | 219 km |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 4 | 132 mph | 128 km |
| 2014 | Hellen | Category 4 | 138 mph | 168 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 3 | 109 mph | 269 km |
| 2008 | Fame | Category 1 | — | 295 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 1 | 75 mph | 242 km |
| 1996 | Doloresse | Category 1 | 60 mph | 163 km |
| 1995 | Josta | Category 1 | 67 mph | 223 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 1 | 63 mph | 213 km |
| 1984 | Andry | Category 4 | 106 mph | 252 km |
| 1984 | Kamisy | Category 2 | 83 mph | 134 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Karthala (123 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karthala | Shield | 2,361 m (7,746 ft) | 2007 | 123 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 |
Dar Salam 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").