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Weather & Climate in Ambodimanga II, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ambodimanga II has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 97.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 663 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 73.5°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 1,629.1 sq mi (4,219.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.2667°N, 49.1667°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 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 23 km ENE of Amparafaravola, Madagascar | M4.2 | 83 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 | — | 93 km |
| 2018 | Dumazile | Category 2 | 75 mph | 211 km |
| 2018 | Ava | Category 2 | 92 mph | 94 km |
| 2018 | Eliakim | Category 1 | 63 mph | 224 km |
| 2017 | Enawo | Category 4 | 127 mph | 154 km |
| 2013 | Felleng | Category 3 | 86 mph | 235 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 4 | 104 mph | 199 km |
| 2011 | Bingiza | Category 3 | 92 mph | 152 km |
| 2009 | Jade | Category 1 | 69 mph | 181 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 16 km |
| 2007 | Indlala | Category 4 | 109 mph | 163 km |
| 2007 | Jaya | Category 2 | 98 mph | 298 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 5 | 144 mph | 206 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 96 mph | 209 km |
| 2002 | Hary | Category 5 | 138 mph | 144 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 4 | 138 mph | 263 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 258 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 4 | 92 mph | 30 km |
| 1994 | Litanne | Category 4 | 121 mph | 137 km |
| 1994 | Geralda | Category 4 | 115 mph | 96 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 13.5 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 9.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 10.7 in |
Ambodimanga II has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 97.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (14.3") and September the driest (3.6").