All Countries
Weather & Climate in Dzahadjou, Comoros
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dzahadjou 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 21.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 299 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 | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 16.4 sq mi (42.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.8529°N, 43.3499°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Comoro |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 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 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 46 km WSW of Nioumachoua, Comoros | M5.1 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2012 | 51 km N of Mitsamiouli, Comoros | M5.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1995 | 114 km SW of Madjeouéni, Comoros | M4.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Maraharé, Comoros | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2013 | 112 km W of Mavingouni, Comoros | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1997 | 62 km NNW of Mitsamiouli, Comoros | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1996 | Comoros region | M4.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 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 | 151 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 1 | 58 mph | 287 km |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 4 | 132 mph | 82 km |
| 2014 | Hellen | Category 4 | 121 mph | 198 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 2 | 86 mph | 295 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 1 | 75 mph | 261 km |
| 1996 | Doloresse | Category 1 | 60 mph | 62 km |
| 1995 | Josta | Category 1 | 67 mph | 229 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 1 | 63 mph | 274 km |
| 1984 | Kamisy | Category 2 | 83 mph | 241 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Karthala (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karthala | Shield | 2,361 m (7,746 ft) | 2007 | 12 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 14.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 11.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 10.7 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 9.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 8.1 in |
Dzahadjou has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in August to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 93.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.7") and September the driest (1.9").