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Weather & Climate in Ambatofinandrahana, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ambatofinandrahana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,600 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,600 ft (1,402 m) |
| Area | 4,325.1 sq mi (11,202.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.5528°N, 46.8037°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jan 11, 2017 | 41 km SSW of Betafo, Madagascar | M5.5 | 47 km | 7 km |
| May 13, 2020 | Madagascar | M4.8 | 94 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 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 | 80 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 3 | 104 mph | 95 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 1 | 86 mph | 232 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 3 | 75 mph | 213 km |
| 2009 | Fanele | Category 2 | 86 mph | 263 km |
| 2007 | Clovis | Category 1 | 69 mph | 198 km |
| 2004 | Elita | Category 1 | 69 mph | 274 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 96 mph | 248 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 177 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 4 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 2 | 92 mph | 168 km |
| 1994 | Litanne | Category 4 | — | 232 km |
| 1994 | Geralda | Category 3 | — | 298 km |
| 1994 | Daisy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 136 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 71 mph | 160 km |
| 1989 | Calasanjy | Category 1 | 83 mph | 231 km |
| 1989 | Jinabo | Category 1 | 71 mph | 260 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vakinankaratra (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vakinankaratra | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,644 m (8,675 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Itasy Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | -6050 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 11.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 8.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 10.8 in |
Ambatofinandrahana has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.7") and July the driest (0.4").