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Merikanjaka, Madagascar
Full City Profile
8,000
Population
202/sq mi density
5,118 ft
Elevation
1,560 meters
70°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
Merikanjaka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,118 ft (1,560 m) |
| Area | 39.5 sq mi (102.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.1333°N, 47.8500°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Itasy Volcanic Field (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Itasy Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | -6050 | 121 km |
| Vakinankaratra | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,644 m (8,675 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 12.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 10.8 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 9.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 11.2 in |
Merikanjaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 57°F in August to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.1") and September the driest (1.1").