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Weather & Climate in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ambatondrazaka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,520 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,520 ft (768 m) |
| Area | 2,794.6 sq mi (7,238.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.8333°N, 48.4167°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jun 26, 1996 | 49 km SSW of Sahatavy, Madagascar | M4.4 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 23 km ENE of Amparafaravola, Madagascar | M4.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
26 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 3 | — | 43 km |
| 2026 | Fytia | Category 1 | — | 267 km |
| 2018 | Dumazile | Category 2 | 81 mph | 264 km |
| 2018 | Ava | Category 2 | 92 mph | 81 km |
| 2017 | Enawo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 239 km |
| 2013 | Felleng | Category 2 | 78 mph | 288 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 4 | 98 mph | 133 km |
| 2011 | Bingiza | Category 3 | 86 mph | 217 km |
| 2009 | Jade | Category 1 | 69 mph | 276 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 50 km |
| 2007 | Indlala | Category 2 | 69 mph | 241 km |
| 2007 | Clovis | Category 1 | 71 mph | 299 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 4 | 92 mph | 229 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 96 mph | 178 km |
| 2002 | Hary | Category 5 | 121 mph | 224 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 169 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 4 | 92 mph | 52 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 2 | 92 mph | 276 km |
| 1994 | Litanne | Category 4 | 115 mph | 99 km |
| 1994 | Geralda | Category 4 | 115 mph | 64 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 10.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 9.2 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 8.3 in |
Ambatondrazaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 63°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.6") and September the driest (0.2").