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Ambatofinandrahana, Madagascar

Full City Profile

39,618 Population 9/sq mi density
4,600 ft Elevation 1,402 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Ambatofinandrahana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,600 ft (1,402 m)
Area4,325.1 sq mi (11,202.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-20.5528°N, 46.8037°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 11.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.8 on May 13, 2020.

Jan 11, 2017 41 km SSW of Betafo, Madagascar M5.5 47 km
May 13, 2020 Madagascar M4.8 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Freddy Category 2 80 km
2022 Batsirai Category 3 95 km
2022 Emnati Category 1 232 km
2012 Giovanna Category 3 213 km
2009 Fanele Category 2 263 km
2007 Clovis Category 1 198 km
2004 Elita Category 1 274 km
2003 Manou Category 1 248 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 177 km
1997 Gretelle Category 4 263 km
1996 Edwige Category 2 168 km
1994 Litanne Category 4 232 km
1994 Geralda Category 3 298 km
1994 Daisy Category 2 136 km
1990 Alibera Category 1 160 km
1989 Calasanjy Category 1 231 km
1989 Jinabo Category 1 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vakinankaratra (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vakinankaratra Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,644 m (8,675 ft) Unknown 80 km
Itasy Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,800 m (5,906 ft) -6050 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 11.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 69°F (21°C) 9.1 in
March 68°F (20°C) 8.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
July 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
November 69°F (20°C) 5.9 in
December 69°F (21°C) 10.8 in

Ambatofinandrahana has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.7") and July the driest (0.4").

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