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Weather & Climate in Ambovombe, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ambovombe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 295 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 3,345.2 sq mi (8,664.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.1784°N, 46.0872°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Sep 18, 2024 | 90 km SSE of Tôlanaro, Madagascar | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Honde | Category 1 | 69 mph | 197 km |
| 2013 | Haruna | Category 2 | 81 mph | 116 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 2 | 81 mph | 115 km |
| 2007 | Favio | Category 2 | 98 mph | 149 km |
| 2006 | Boloetse | Category 2 | 92 mph | 189 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 2 | 81 mph | 124 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 4 | 81 mph | 211 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 60 mph | 255 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in |
Ambovombe has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 66°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.5") and September the driest (0.7").