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Weather & Climate in Ampahana, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ampahana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 108.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 76.8°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 142 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 106.1 sq mi (274.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 236/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.7500°N, 50.2167°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 6, 2010 | 32 km SSE of Maroantsetra, Madagascar | M4.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 12 km WNW of Antakotako, Madagascar | M4.4 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2006 | 19 km S of Maroantsetra, Madagascar | M4.1 | 109 km | 10 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 1 | 92 mph | 221 km |
| 2024 | Gamane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 199 km |
| 2020 | Herold | Category 1 | 71 mph | 130 km |
| 2018 | Eliakim | Category 1 | 63 mph | 124 km |
| 2018 | Dumazile | Category 1 | 54 mph | 285 km |
| 2018 | Ava | Category 1 | 75 mph | 269 km |
| 2017 | Enawo | Category 4 | 127 mph | 24 km |
| 2011 | Bingiza | Category 3 | 98 mph | 139 km |
| 2009 | Jade | Category 1 | 69 mph | 89 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 236 km |
| 2007 | Indlala | Category 4 | 109 mph | 19 km |
| 2007 | Jaya | Category 3 | 104 mph | 36 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 5 | 144 mph | 41 km |
| 2002 | Hary | Category 5 | 138 mph | 57 km |
| 2002 | Kesiny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 240 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 4 | 138 mph | 44 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 3 | 109 mph | 184 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 60 mph | 242 km |
| 1988 | Calidera | Category 1 | 60 mph | 161 km |
| 1984 | Kamisy | Category 3 | 106 mph | 273 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 13.1 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 9.6 in |
Ampahana has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in August to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 108.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.5") and October the driest (3.9").