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Sambava, Madagascar

Full City Profile

89,003 Population 1,042/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Sambava has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area85.4 sq mi (221.2 km²)
Population Density1,042/sq mi
Coordinates-14.2667°N, 50.1667°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.6"
141% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 12.60"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 23, 2019 38 km S of Ambarakaraka, Madagascar M4.7 146 km
Apr 10, 2022 12 km WNW of Antakotako, Madagascar M4.4 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Dikeledi Category 1 168 km
2024 Gamane Category 2 148 km
2020 Herold Category 1 156 km
2018 Eliakim Category 1 177 km
2017 Enawo Category 4 26 km
2011 Bingiza Category 3 188 km
2009 Jade Category 1 121 km
2008 Ivan Category 4 290 km
2007 Indlala Category 4 69 km
2007 Bondo Category 4 282 km
2007 Jaya Category 3 32 km
2004 Gafilo Category 5 89 km
2002 Hary Category 5 84 km
2002 Kesiny Category 1 186 km
2000 Hudah Category 4 81 km
1994 Nadia Category 3 130 km
1990 Alibera Category 1 279 km
1988 Calidera Category 1 215 km
1984 Kamisy Category 3 219 km
1982 Justine Category 1 35 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 12.6 in Wettest
February 81°F (27°C) 10.1 in Warmest
March 80°F (27°C) 11.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in
August 72°F (22°C) 7.3 in Coldest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in Driest
October 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in
December 80°F (26°C) 8.6 in

Sambava has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in August to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 91.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.6") and September the driest (3.6").

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