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Weather & Climate in Amparafaravola, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Amparafaravola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,549 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,549 ft (777 m) |
| Area | 2,706.5 sq mi (7,009.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.5876°N, 48.2239°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jun 26, 1996 | 49 km SSW of Sahatavy, Madagascar | M4.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 23 km ENE of Amparafaravola, Madagascar | M4.2 | 24 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
25 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 3 | — | 69 km |
| 2026 | Fytia | Category 1 | — | 237 km |
| 2018 | Dumazile | Category 2 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 2018 | Ava | Category 2 | 92 mph | 114 km |
| 2017 | Enawo | Category 2 | 66 mph | 226 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 4 | 98 mph | 159 km |
| 2011 | Bingiza | Category 3 | 86 mph | 194 km |
| 2009 | Jade | Category 1 | 69 mph | 267 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 16 km |
| 2007 | Indlala | Category 3 | 98 mph | 224 km |
| 2007 | Bondo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 296 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 4 | 138 mph | 195 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 96 mph | 212 km |
| 2002 | Hary | Category 5 | 121 mph | 242 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 185 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 4 | 92 mph | 45 km |
| 1994 | Litanne | Category 4 | 115 mph | 133 km |
| 1994 | Geralda | Category 4 | 109 mph | 95 km |
| 1994 | Daisy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 218 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 60 mph | 283 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 9.8 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
Amparafaravola has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 63°F in July to 75°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.5") and September the driest (0.2").