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Weather & Climate in Mjamaoué, Comoros

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

Mjamaoué 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 39 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

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area122.4 sq mi (317.1 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-12.1936°N, 44.3100°W
TimezoneIndian/Comoro

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 14.13"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 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 70 km 10 km
Dec 1, 1993 32 km W of Acoua, Mayotte M5.2 82 km 10 km
Jan 13, 2019 12 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte M5.1 135 km 10 km
Sep 21, 2016 46 km WSW of Nioumachoua, Comoros M5.1 114 km 10 km
Apr 5, 2019 20 km ENE of Pamandzi, Mayotte M5.1 136 km 10 km
Mar 13, 2019 14 km ENE of Pamandzi, Mayotte M5.1 133 km 10 km
Mar 21, 2020 38 km E of Mramani, Comoros M5.0 64 km 10 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km WNW of Mtsamboro, Mayotte M5.0 79 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 M5.0 143 km 10 km
Jan 9, 2019 20 km ENE of Pamandzi, Mayotte M4.9 139 km 10 km
Jan 20, 2019 14 km ESE of Pamandzi, Mayotte M4.9 138 km 10 km
May 3, 2019 16 km ESE of Pamandzi, Mayotte M4.8 140 km 10 km
Feb 26, 2019 35 km ENE of Pamandzi, Mayotte M4.8 146 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2014 1 km WNW of Maraharé, Comoros M4.8 4 km 10 km
May 30, 2018 22 km SSE of Kani Kéli, Mayotte M4.7 143 km 10 km
Jun 1, 2018 17 km ESE of Bandrélé, Mayotte M4.7 141 km 10 km
Mar 31, 2019 8 km ESE of Pamandzi, Mayotte M4.7 134 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2018 22 km ESE of Bandrélé, Mayotte M4.7 147 km 10 km
Mar 18, 2019 20 km ESE of Bandrélé, Mayotte M4.7 145 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 86 km
2025 Dikeledi Category 1 69 mph 251 km
2020 Belna Category 3 92 mph 228 km
2019 Kenneth Category 4 132 mph 122 km
2014 Hellen Category 4 138 mph 170 km
2008 Jokwe Category 3 109 mph 278 km
2005 Ernest Category 1 75 mph 244 km
1996 Doloresse Category 1 60 mph 155 km
1995 Josta Category 1 67 mph 226 km
1994 Nadia Category 1 63 mph 221 km
1984 Andry Category 4 106 mph 263 km
1984 Kamisy Category 2 83 mph 144 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Karthala (113 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karthala Shield 2,361 m (7,746 ft) 2007 113 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 14.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 9.4 in
April 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in
May 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
August 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in
October 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
December 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in

Mjamaoué has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in August to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 70.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.1") and August the driest (1.8").

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