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Weather & Climate in Kangani, Comoros

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

Kangani 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 1,214 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

Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density884/sq mi
Coordinates-12.3210°N, 44.4727°W
TimezoneIndian/Comoro

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.0"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 14.45"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

185 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

May 15, 2018 32 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte M5.9 131 km 17 km
May 21, 2018 41 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte M5.5 141 km 10 km
May 20, 2018 42 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte M5.4 140 km 10 km
May 21, 2000 5 km N of Hoani, Comoros M5.2 89 km 10 km
May 25, 2018 36 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte M5.2 137 km 10 km
Jun 25, 2018 47 km ESE of Pamandzi, Mayotte M5.2 150 km 10 km
Dec 1, 1993 32 km W of Acoua, Mayotte M5.2 60 km 10 km
May 22, 2018 36 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte M5.1 137 km 10 km
Jun 27, 2018 46 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte M5.1 146 km 10 km
May 14, 2018 36 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte M5.1 136 km 10 km
Apr 5, 2019 20 km ENE of Pamandzi, Mayotte M5.1 114 km 10 km
Sep 21, 2016 46 km WSW of Nioumachoua, Comoros M5.1 128 km 10 km
Mar 13, 2019 14 km ENE of Pamandzi, Mayotte M5.1 111 km 10 km
Jan 13, 2019 12 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte M5.1 113 km 10 km
Mar 21, 2020 38 km E of Mramani, Comoros M5.0 45 km 10 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km WNW of Mtsamboro, Mayotte M5.0 57 km 10 km
Jun 3, 2018 34 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte M5.0 135 km 10 km
Apr 23, 1993 68 km SW of Kani Kéli, Mayotte M5.0 110 km 10 km
May 14, 2019 19 km ESE of Pamandzi, Mayotte M5.0 121 km 10 km
Jan 2, 2020 30 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte M5.0 132 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 64 km
2025 Dikeledi Category 1 69 mph 229 km
2020 Belna Category 3 98 mph 210 km
2019 Kenneth Category 4 132 mph 136 km
2014 Hellen Category 4 138 mph 165 km
2008 Jokwe Category 3 109 mph 258 km
2008 Fame Category 1 287 km
2005 Ernest Category 1 75 mph 239 km
1996 Doloresse Category 1 60 mph 169 km
1995 Josta Category 1 67 mph 219 km
1994 Nadia Category 1 63 mph 203 km
1984 Andry Category 4 106 mph 241 km
1984 Kamisy Category 2 83 mph 123 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Karthala (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karthala Shield 2,361 m (7,746 ft) 2007 135 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

Kangani 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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