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Weather & Climate in Sainte-Rose, Reunion

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

Sainte-Rose enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area81.5 sq mi (211.1 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates-21.1286°N, 55.7962°W
TimezoneIndian/Reunion

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.7"
65% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.94"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.05"

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 16 km 10 km
Feb 27, 2018 76 km ENE of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M4.1 77 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 34 km
2024 Belal Category 2 86 mph 3 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 127 mph 224 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 127 mph 228 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 69 mph 229 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 81 mph 60 km
2014 Bejisa Category 4 92 mph 97 km
2013 Dumile Category 1 81 mph 156 km
2007 Gamede Category 3 104 mph 258 km
2002 Dina Category 4 115 mph 121 km
2001 Ando Category 4 121 mph 260 km
2000 Connie Category 2 109 mph 185 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 75 mph 200 km
1999 Davina Category 2 81 mph 46 km
1997 Chantelle:daniella Category 2 81 mph 124 km
1996 Bonita Category 4 109 mph 296 km
1995 Kylie Category 2 48 mph 63 km
1994 Hollanda Category 3 98 mph 29 km
1993 Colina Category 2 83 mph 85 km
1989 Firinga Category 2 83 mph 40 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fournaise, Piton de la (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fournaise, Piton de la Shield 2,632 m (8,635 ft) 2020 16 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.9 in Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in Warmest
March 75°F (24°C) 8.8 in
April 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
August 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in Coldest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Driest
November 71°F (21°C) 3.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in

Sainte-Rose has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.9") and October the driest (2.1").

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