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Weather & Climate in Ambilobe, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ambilobe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 69.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 3,970.6 sq mi (10,283.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.2000°N, 49.0500°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| May 23, 2019 | 38 km S of Ambarakaraka, Madagascar | M4.7 | 75 km | 10 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Chido | Category 4 | 127 mph | 180 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 1 | 92 mph | 34 km |
| 2024 | Gamane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 50 km |
| 2020 | Belna | Category 3 | 98 mph | 293 km |
| 2017 | Enawo | Category 4 | 127 mph | 191 km |
| 2009 | Jade | Category 1 | 69 mph | 290 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 1 | 69 mph | 194 km |
| 2007 | Indlala | Category 4 | 109 mph | 230 km |
| 2007 | Bondo | Category 4 | 86 mph | 113 km |
| 2007 | Jaya | Category 2 | 98 mph | 160 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 5 | 144 mph | 224 km |
| 2002 | Hary | Category 5 | 138 mph | 249 km |
| 2002 | Kesiny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 123 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 4 | 138 mph | 189 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 3 | 104 mph | 27 km |
| 1984 | Andry | Category 4 | 106 mph | 216 km |
| 1984 | Kamisy | Category 3 | 94 mph | 90 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 83 mph | 136 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ambre-Bobaomby (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambre-Bobaomby | Volcanic field | 1,475 m (4,839 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 17.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 16.3 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 10.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 11.3 in |
Ambilobe has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in July to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 69.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (17.3") and July the driest (0.6").