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Weather & Climate in Ambodifotatra, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ambodifotatra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 133 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 125.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 133 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 2,521.7 sq mi (6,531.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.9833°N, 49.8500°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 6, 2010 | 32 km SSE of Maroantsetra, Madagascar | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1996 | 49 km SSW of Sahatavy, Madagascar | M4.4 | 143 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 | — | 127 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 2 | 92 mph | 274 km |
| 2020 | Herold | Category 1 | 63 mph | 276 km |
| 2018 | Dumazile | Category 2 | 75 mph | 161 km |
| 2018 | Ava | Category 2 | 92 mph | 82 km |
| 2018 | Eliakim | Category 1 | 63 mph | 154 km |
| 2017 | Enawo | Category 4 | 127 mph | 130 km |
| 2013 | Felleng | Category 3 | 98 mph | 191 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 4 | 104 mph | 231 km |
| 2011 | Bingiza | Category 3 | 98 mph | 113 km |
| 2009 | Jade | Category 1 | 69 mph | 132 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 29 km |
| 2007 | Indlala | Category 4 | 109 mph | 149 km |
| 2007 | Jaya | Category 3 | 104 mph | 269 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 5 | 144 mph | 207 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 96 mph | 235 km |
| 2002 | Hary | Category 5 | 138 mph | 69 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 4 | 138 mph | 218 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 4 | 98 mph | 80 km |
| 1994 | Litanne | Category 4 | 121 mph | 173 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 13.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 16.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 19.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 16.0 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 12.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 10.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 10.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in |
Ambodifotatra has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 125.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (19.0") and October the driest (2.9").