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Weather & Climate in Ambarakaraka, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ambarakaraka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 77.8°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 3,970.6 sq mi (10,283.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.5000°N, 48.8667°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 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2019 | 38 km S of Ambarakaraka, Madagascar | M4.7 | 39 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 | 211 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 1 | 92 mph | 71 km |
| 2024 | Gamane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 82 km |
| 2020 | Belna | Category 3 | 98 mph | 281 km |
| 2017 | Enawo | Category 4 | 127 mph | 181 km |
| 2011 | Bingiza | Category 3 | 92 mph | 268 km |
| 2009 | Jade | Category 1 | 69 mph | 274 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 1 | 69 mph | 170 km |
| 2007 | Indlala | Category 4 | 109 mph | 213 km |
| 2007 | Bondo | Category 4 | 86 mph | 122 km |
| 2007 | Jaya | Category 2 | 98 mph | 135 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 5 | 144 mph | 195 km |
| 2002 | Hary | Category 5 | 138 mph | 248 km |
| 2002 | Kesiny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 158 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 4 | 138 mph | 157 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 3 | 104 mph | 36 km |
| 1984 | Andry | Category 4 | 106 mph | 236 km |
| 1984 | Kamisy | Category 3 | 94 mph | 117 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 83 mph | 134 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ambre-Bobaomby (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambre-Bobaomby | Volcanic field | 1,475 m (4,839 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 16.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 15.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 10.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 12.1 in |
Ambarakaraka has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in July to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 69.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.1") and July the driest (0.7").