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Ambarakaraka, Madagascar

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16,114 Population 4/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Ambarakaraka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area3,970.6 sq mi (10,283.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-13.5000°N, 48.8667°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.8"
84% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 16.14"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on May 23, 2019.

Jan 5, 2005 66 km NNE of Antsohihy, Madagascar M4.7 118 km
May 23, 2019 38 km S of Ambarakaraka, Madagascar M4.7 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Chido Category 4 211 km
2025 Dikeledi Category 1 71 km
2024 Gamane Category 2 82 km
2020 Belna Category 3 281 km
2017 Enawo Category 4 181 km
2011 Bingiza Category 3 268 km
2009 Jade Category 1 274 km
2008 Jokwe Category 1 170 km
2007 Indlala Category 4 213 km
2007 Bondo Category 4 122 km
2007 Jaya Category 2 135 km
2004 Gafilo Category 5 195 km
2002 Hary Category 5 248 km
2002 Kesiny Category 1 158 km
2000 Hudah Category 4 157 km
1994 Nadia Category 3 36 km
1984 Andry Category 4 236 km
1984 Kamisy Category 3 117 km
1982 Justine Category 1 134 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ambre-Bobaomby (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambre-Bobaomby Volcanic field 1,475 m (4,839 ft) Unknown 105 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 16.1 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 15.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 10.7 in Warmest
April 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in
May 78°F (26°C) 1.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
October 78°F (26°C) 1.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
December 80°F (27°C) 12.1 in

Ambarakaraka has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in July to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 69.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.1") and July the driest (0.7").

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