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Weather & Climate in Ampanihy, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ampanihy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 6,029.3 sq mi (15,615.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.6937°N, 44.7458°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 1 | — | 228 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 266 km |
| 2025 | Honde | Category 1 | 75 mph | 239 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 239 km |
| 2013 | Haruna | Category 3 | 92 mph | 90 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 1 | 81 mph | 201 km |
| 2009 | Izilda | Category 1 | 66 mph | 244 km |
| 2007 | Favio | Category 4 | 115 mph | 166 km |
| 2006 | Boloetse | Category 3 | 98 mph | 111 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 3 | 98 mph | 66 km |
| 2004 | Cela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 248 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 4 | 81 mph | 122 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 60 mph | 110 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in |
Ampanihy has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 67°F in July to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (0.2").