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Maroantsetra, Madagascar

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45,041 Population 12/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Maroantsetra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 119 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 135.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average74.9°F
39% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days119 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area3,606.0 sq mi (9,339.5 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-15.4353°N, 49.7379°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 135.0"
255% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 17.64"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 6, 2010 32 km SSE of Maroantsetra, Madagascar M4.5 33 km
Apr 10, 2022 12 km WNW of Antakotako, Madagascar M4.4 18 km
Jun 11, 2006 19 km S of Maroantsetra, Madagascar M4.1 20 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 Gezani Category 3 297 km
2025 Dikeledi Category 1 290 km
2024 Gamane Category 2 261 km
2020 Herold Category 1 185 km
2018 Ava Category 2 217 km
2018 Eliakim Category 1 101 km
2018 Dumazile Category 1 256 km
2017 Enawo Category 4 8 km
2011 Bingiza Category 3 52 km
2009 Jade Category 1 44 km
2008 Ivan Category 4 189 km
2007 Indlala Category 4 6 km
2007 Jaya Category 3 100 km
2004 Gafilo Category 5 41 km
2002 Hary Category 5 82 km
2000 Hudah Category 4 60 km
1996 Bonita Category 4 234 km
1994 Geralda Category 4 266 km
1994 Nadia Category 3 253 km
1990 Alibera Category 1 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 14.7 in
February 80°F (26°C) 15.9 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 17.6 in Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 17.6 in
May 74°F (24°C) 13.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 11.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 11.8 in
August 70°F (21°C) 8.9 in Coldest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
October 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in
December 78°F (26°C) 11.4 in

Maroantsetra has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 135.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (17.6") and October the driest (3.4").

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