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Weather & Climate in Ambanja, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ambanja has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 3,572.1 sq mi (9,251.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.6690°N, 48.4530°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jan 5, 2005 | 66 km NNE of Antsohihy, Madagascar | M4.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2019 | 38 km S of Ambarakaraka, Madagascar | M4.7 | 51 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Chido | Category 4 | 127 mph | 217 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 1 | 92 mph | 75 km |
| 2024 | Gamane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 130 km |
| 2020 | Belna | Category 3 | 92 mph | 241 km |
| 2017 | Enawo | Category 4 | 127 mph | 202 km |
| 2011 | Bingiza | Category 3 | 86 mph | 250 km |
| 2009 | Jade | Category 1 | 69 mph | 284 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 1 | 75 mph | 125 km |
| 2007 | Indlala | Category 4 | 109 mph | 231 km |
| 2007 | Bondo | Category 4 | 86 mph | 97 km |
| 2007 | Jaya | Category 2 | 86 mph | 145 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 4 | 138 mph | 193 km |
| 2002 | Hary | Category 5 | 138 mph | 278 km |
| 2002 | Kesiny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 205 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 4 | 132 mph | 127 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 3 | 94 mph | 44 km |
| 1984 | Andry | Category 4 | 106 mph | 211 km |
| 1984 | Kamisy | Category 3 | 83 mph | 120 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 83 mph | 171 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ambre-Bobaomby (141 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambre-Bobaomby | Volcanic field | 1,475 m (4,839 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 20.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 17.2 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 11.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 12.7 in |
Ambanja has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in July to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 80.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (20.0") and July the driest (0.8").