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Weather & Climate in Anakao, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Anakao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 69°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 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
84°F Jan (29°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 77.5°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 485/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.6667°N, 43.6500°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.
| Jan 25, 2013 | 8 km NW of Anakao, Madagascar | M5.3 | 9 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 2 | — | 180 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 197 km |
| 2025 | Honde | Category 1 | 75 mph | 221 km |
| 2024 | Alvaro | Category 1 | 75 mph | 260 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 108 km |
| 2023 | Cheneso | Category 1 | 86 mph | 219 km |
| 2013 | Haruna | Category 3 | 92 mph | 76 km |
| 2009 | Fanele | Category 2 | 92 mph | 274 km |
| 2009 | Izilda | Category 1 | 66 mph | 107 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 3 | 98 mph | 230 km |
| 2007 | Favio | Category 4 | 121 mph | 221 km |
| 2006 | Boloetse | Category 3 | 98 mph | 82 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 3 | 104 mph | 65 km |
| 2004 | Cela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 2 | — | 117 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 60 mph | 46 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 4.4 in |
Anakao has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 69°F in July to 84°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (0.2").