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Ambalavao, Madagascar

Full City Profile

45,784 Population 885/sq mi density
3,310 ft Elevation 1,009 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Ambalavao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,310 ft (1,009 m)
Area51.7 sq mi (134.0 km²)
Population Density885/sq mi
Coordinates-21.8333°N, 46.9333°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 19, 1999.

Jan 19, 1999 43 km WNW of Manato, Madagascar M4.0 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Freddy Category 2 90 km
2022 Batsirai Category 3 100 km
2022 Emnati Category 1 123 km
2013 Haruna Category 1 292 km
2009 Fanele Category 1 269 km
2007 Clovis Category 1 229 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 297 km
1997 Gretelle Category 4 122 km
1996 Edwige Category 2 184 km
1994 Daisy Category 2 237 km
1990 Alibera Category 1 176 km
1989 Calasanjy Category 1 296 km
1989 Jinabo Category 1 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 10.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in
March 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
June 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
July 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
October 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
November 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
December 71°F (22°C) 9.5 in

Ambalavao has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.0") and July the driest (0.6").

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