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Weather & Climate in Ambalavao, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ambalavao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,310 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,310 ft (1,009 m) |
| Area | 51.7 sq mi (134.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 885/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.8333°N, 46.9333°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jan 19, 1999 | 43 km WNW of Manato, Madagascar | M4.0 | 46 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 92 mph | 90 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 3 | 104 mph | 100 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 1 | 86 mph | 123 km |
| 2013 | Haruna | Category 1 | 58 mph | 292 km |
| 2009 | Fanele | Category 1 | 86 mph | 269 km |
| 2007 | Clovis | Category 1 | 71 mph | 229 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 297 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 4 | 81 mph | 122 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 2 | 92 mph | 184 km |
| 1994 | Daisy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 237 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 71 mph | 176 km |
| 1989 | Calasanjy | Category 1 | 83 mph | 296 km |
| 1989 | Jinabo | Category 1 | 71 mph | 281 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 10.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 9.5 in |
Ambalavao has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.0") and July the driest (0.6").