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Befandriana, Madagascar

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18,596 Population 4/sq mi density
919 ft Elevation 280 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Befandriana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average73.4°F
36% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area4,301.9 sq mi (11,141.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-15.2567°N, 48.5425°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.2"
72% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 17.17"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 10, 2022.

Jan 5, 2005 66 km NNE of Antsohihy, Madagascar M4.7 114 km
Feb 6, 2010 32 km SSE of Maroantsetra, Madagascar M4.5 150 km
Apr 10, 2022 12 km WNW of Antakotako, Madagascar M4.4 124 km
Jun 11, 2006 19 km S of Maroantsetra, Madagascar M4.1 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Fytia Category 1 297 km
2025 Dikeledi Category 1 246 km
2024 Gamane Category 2 261 km
2018 Eliakim Category 1 229 km
2017 Enawo Category 4 116 km
2014 Hellen Category 1 296 km
2011 Bingiza Category 3 74 km
2009 Jade Category 1 158 km
2008 Ivan Category 4 227 km
2008 Jokwe Category 1 228 km
2007 Indlala Category 4 93 km
2007 Bondo Category 3 179 km
2007 Jaya Category 2 118 km
2004 Gafilo Category 4 28 km
2002 Hary Category 5 208 km
2000 Hudah Category 4 57 km
1996 Bonita Category 4 227 km
1994 Nadia Category 3 218 km
1988 Calidera Category 1 206 km
1986 Honorinina Category 2 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 17.2 in Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 15.4 in
March 77°F (25°C) 11.5 in Warmest
April 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
October 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
November 76°F (25°C) 4.8 in
December 77°F (25°C) 11.1 in

Befandriana has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in July to 77°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (17.2") and September the driest (0.2").

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