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Tsaratanana, Madagascar

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26,446 Population 5/sq mi density
1,145 ft Elevation 349 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Tsaratanana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Area5,256.4 sq mi (13,614.1 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-16.7971°N, 47.6517°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 15.67"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 16, 2012.

Mar 16, 2012 23 km ENE of Amparafaravola, Madagascar M4.2 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Gezani Category 3 171 km
2026 Fytia Category 2 155 km
2020 Belna Category 3 279 km
2018 Ava Category 2 220 km
2017 Enawo Category 4 212 km
2014 Hellen Category 4 232 km
2012 Giovanna Category 4 248 km
2011 Bingiza Category 2 150 km
2009 Jade Category 1 264 km
2008 Ivan Category 3 92 km
2008 Fame Category 1 262 km
2007 Indlala Category 3 199 km
2007 Bondo Category 2 190 km
2004 Gafilo Category 4 89 km
2002 Hary Category 5 295 km
2000 Hudah Category 4 212 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 257 km
1996 Bonita Category 4 52 km
1994 Litanne Category 4 239 km
1994 Geralda Category 4 200 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 15.7 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 13.5 in
March 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
May 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
December 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in

Tsaratanana has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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