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Weather & Climate in Ambalasoa, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ambalasoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,897 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,897 ft (883 m) |
| Area | 5,477.6 sq mi (14,186.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.1167°N, 46.0000°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Nov 14, 1992 | 20 km NW of Ambalasoa, Madagascar | M5.0 | 21 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 2 | 92 mph | 272 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 1 | 86 mph | 193 km |
| 2013 | Haruna | Category 2 | 81 mph | 124 km |
| 2009 | Fanele | Category 3 | 104 mph | 261 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 2 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 4 | 81 mph | 29 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 60 mph | 254 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 7.8 in |
Ambalasoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.2").