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Weather & Climate in Ambositra, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ambositra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,324 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,324 ft (1,318 m) |
| Area | 1,685.4 sq mi (4,365.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.5303°N, 47.2434°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 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 | 75 km | 7 km |
| May 13, 2020 | Madagascar | M4.8 | 51 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 3 | — | 282 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 92 mph | 64 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 3 | 104 mph | 69 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 1 | 86 mph | 201 km |
| 2018 | Ava | Category 2 | 92 mph | 279 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 4 | 98 mph | 188 km |
| 2007 | Clovis | Category 1 | 71 mph | 152 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 96 mph | 205 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 158 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 4 | 81 mph | 255 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 2 | 92 mph | 124 km |
| 1994 | Litanne | Category 4 | 104 mph | 200 km |
| 1994 | Geralda | Category 3 | — | 271 km |
| 1994 | Daisy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 98 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 71 mph | 117 km |
| 1989 | Calasanjy | Category 1 | 83 mph | 277 km |
| 1989 | Jinabo | Category 1 | 71 mph | 214 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vakinankaratra (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vakinankaratra | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,644 m (8,675 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Itasy Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | -6050 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 11.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 9.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 8.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 10.6 in |
Ambositra has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 54°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.3") and July the driest (1.0").