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Weather & Climate in Sohoa, Mayotte
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sohoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 29.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 470/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.8223°N, 45.1055°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Mayotte |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 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 | 52 km | 17 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 41 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2018 | 42 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.4 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 68 km ESE of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2018 | 36 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.2 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1993 | 32 km W of Acoua, Mayotte | M5.2 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2018 | 47 km ESE of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2018 | 46 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.1 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 14 km ENE of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.1 | 33 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 36 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.1 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2019 | 20 km ENE of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.1 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2019 | 12 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.1 | 32 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2018 | 36 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.1 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2018 | 34 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.0 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2019 | 19 km ESE of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.0 | 38 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2018 | 33 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.0 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2020 | 30 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.0 | 49 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2018 | 44 km E of Pamandzi, Mayotte | M5.0 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2011 | 20 km WNW of Mtsamboro, Mayotte | M5.0 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 38 km E of Mramani, Comoros | M5.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 33 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 140 km |
| 2020 | Belna | Category 3 | 98 mph | 133 km |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 4 | 121 mph | 203 km |
| 2014 | Hellen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 175 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 2 | 86 mph | 176 km |
| 2008 | Fame | Category 1 | 58 mph | 243 km |
| 2007 | Bondo | Category 3 | 86 mph | 267 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 1 | 75 mph | 240 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 1 | 35 mph | 245 km |
| 1996 | Doloresse | Category 1 | 60 mph | 205 km |
| 1995 | Josta | Category 1 | 67 mph | 216 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 1 | 60 mph | 131 km |
| 1984 | Andry | Category 4 | 106 mph | 156 km |
| 1984 | Kamisy | Category 2 | 83 mph | 43 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 12.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in |
Sohoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.5") and July the driest (0.9").