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Weather & Climate in Saint-Philippe, Reunion
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Philippe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 70.4°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 52.0 sq mi (134.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.3609°N, 55.7679°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Reunion |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Apr 5, 2007 | 15 km WSW of Sainte-Rose, Reunion | M5.3 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2018 | 76 km ENE of Sainte-Rose, Reunion | M4.1 | 89 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Garance | Category 3 | 115 mph | 49 km |
| 2024 | Belal | Category 2 | 86 mph | 29 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 4 | 127 mph | 246 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 4 | 127 mph | 250 km |
| 2020 | Calvinia | Category 1 | 69 mph | 232 km |
| 2018 | Fakir | Category 1 | 81 mph | 55 km |
| 2014 | Bejisa | Category 4 | 92 mph | 76 km |
| 2013 | Dumile | Category 1 | 81 mph | 157 km |
| 2007 | Gamede | Category 2 | 92 mph | 282 km |
| 2002 | Dina | Category 4 | 115 mph | 142 km |
| 2001 | Ando | Category 4 | 121 mph | 269 km |
| 2000 | Connie | Category 2 | 109 mph | 195 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 75 mph | 218 km |
| 1999 | Davina | Category 2 | 81 mph | 29 km |
| 1997 | Chantelle:daniella | Category 2 | 81 mph | 142 km |
| 1995 | Kylie | Category 2 | 48 mph | 83 km |
| 1994 | Hollanda | Category 3 | 98 mph | 25 km |
| 1993 | Colina | Category 2 | 83 mph | 80 km |
| 1989 | Firinga | Category 2 | 83 mph | 58 km |
| 1986 | Erinesta | Category 2 | 71 mph | 235 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fournaise, Piton de la (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fournaise, Piton de la | Shield | 2,632 m (8,635 ft) | 2020 | 14 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in |
Saint-Philippe has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 65°F in August to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.0") and October the driest (1.8").