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Weather & Climate in Ambohitrolomahitsy, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ambohitrolomahitsy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 68°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 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,928 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,928 ft (1,502 m) |
| Area | 42.7 sq mi (110.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 398/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.7000°N, 47.6833°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 21, 1991 | 22 km NW of Fenoarivo Be, Madagascar | M5.6 | 141 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 3 | — | 86 km |
| 2026 | Fytia | Category 2 | — | 272 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 92 mph | 267 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 3 | 104 mph | 264 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 1 | 86 mph | 293 km |
| 2018 | Ava | Category 2 | 92 mph | 120 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 4 | 98 mph | 47 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 141 km |
| 2008 | Fame | Category 1 | 40 mph | 285 km |
| 2007 | Clovis | Category 1 | 71 mph | 232 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 2 | 81 mph | 275 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 96 mph | 159 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 49 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 4 | 92 mph | 168 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 2 | 92 mph | 225 km |
| 1994 | Litanne | Category 4 | 104 mph | 88 km |
| 1994 | Geralda | Category 4 | 109 mph | 92 km |
| 1994 | Daisy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 134 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 71 mph | 249 km |
| 1989 | Jinabo | Category 1 | 71 mph | 253 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Itasy Volcanic Field (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Itasy Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | -6050 | 110 km |
| Vakinankaratra | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,644 m (8,675 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 12.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 10.4 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 8.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 10.0 in |
Ambohitrolomahitsy has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.1") and September the driest (0.7").