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Weather & Climate in Ambatolaona, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ambatolaona enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 70.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,603 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,603 ft (1,403 m) |
| Area | 63.5 sq mi (164.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.9333°N, 47.9000°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 3 | — | 92 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 92 mph | 234 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 3 | 104 mph | 234 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 1 | 86 mph | 259 km |
| 2018 | Dumazile | Category 2 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 2018 | Ava | Category 2 | 92 mph | 106 km |
| 2013 | Felleng | Category 1 | 69 mph | 289 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 4 | 98 mph | 13 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 161 km |
| 2007 | Clovis | Category 1 | 71 mph | 198 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 96 mph | 127 km |
| 2002 | Hary | Category 4 | 98 mph | 296 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 42 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 4 | 92 mph | 186 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 2 | 92 mph | 191 km |
| 1994 | Litanne | Category 4 | 115 mph | 56 km |
| 1994 | Geralda | Category 4 | 109 mph | 87 km |
| 1994 | Daisy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 100 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 71 mph | 217 km |
| 1989 | Jinabo | Category 1 | 71 mph | 219 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Itasy Volcanic Field (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Itasy Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | -6050 | 127 km |
| Vakinankaratra | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,644 m (8,675 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 12.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 10.9 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 8.8 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 10.9 in |
Ambatolaona has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in August to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 59.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.1") and September the driest (1.0").