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Weather & Climate in Ambohimahasoa, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ambohimahasoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,743 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,743 ft (1,141 m) |
| Area | 33.9 sq mi (87.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 363/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.1167°N, 47.2167°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jan 11, 2017 | 41 km SSW of Betafo, Madagascar | M5.5 | 122 km | 7 km |
| May 13, 2020 | Madagascar | M4.8 | 102 km | 17 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 43 km WNW of Manato, Madagascar | M4.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 92 mph | 9 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 3 | 104 mph | 29 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 1 | 86 mph | 157 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 4 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 2009 | Fanele | Category 1 | 86 mph | 293 km |
| 2007 | Clovis | Category 1 | 71 mph | 165 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 96 mph | 244 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 215 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 4 | 81 mph | 191 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 2 | 92 mph | 125 km |
| 1994 | Litanne | Category 4 | 104 mph | 256 km |
| 1994 | Daisy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 153 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 71 mph | 115 km |
| 1989 | Calasanjy | Category 1 | 83 mph | 287 km |
| 1989 | Jinabo | Category 1 | 71 mph | 224 km |
| 1985 | Gerimena | Category 1 | 32 mph | 288 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vakinankaratra (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vakinankaratra | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,644 m (8,675 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 8.2 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 9.8 in |
Ambohimahasoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.8") and August the driest (1.2").