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Weather & Climate in Ambatolampy, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ambatolampy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,203 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,203 ft (1,586 m) |
| Area | 1,152.8 sq mi (2,985.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.3833°N, 47.4167°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 | 118 km | 7 km |
| May 13, 2020 | Madagascar | M4.8 | 105 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 3 | — | 161 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 92 mph | 191 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 3 | 104 mph | 191 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 1 | 86 mph | 259 km |
| 2018 | Ava | Category 2 | 92 mph | 176 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 4 | 98 mph | 75 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 3 | 109 mph | 222 km |
| 2007 | Clovis | Category 1 | 71 mph | 191 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 96 mph | 166 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 33 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 4 | — | 248 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 2 | 92 mph | 188 km |
| 1994 | Litanne | Category 4 | 104 mph | 108 km |
| 1994 | Geralda | Category 3 | — | 158 km |
| 1994 | Daisy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 77 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 71 mph | 192 km |
| 1989 | Jinabo | Category 1 | 71 mph | 227 km |
| 1986 | Honorinina | Category 2 | 83 mph | 185 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vakinankaratra (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vakinankaratra | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,644 m (8,675 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Itasy Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | -6050 | 85 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 12.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 10.5 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 9.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 10.6 in |
Ambatolampy has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 54°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 60.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.1") and June the driest (0.7").