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Weather & Climate in Ankazobe, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ankazobe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,039 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,039 ft (1,231 m) |
| Area | 389.9 sq mi (1,009.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.3167°N, 47.1167°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 21, 1991 | 22 km NW of Fenoarivo Be, Madagascar | M5.6 | 74 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 3 | — | 126 km |
| 2026 | Fytia | Category 3 | — | 204 km |
| 2020 | Belna | Category 3 | 92 mph | 245 km |
| 2018 | Ava | Category 2 | 92 mph | 179 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 3 | 75 mph | 120 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 3 | 109 mph | 138 km |
| 2008 | Fame | Category 2 | 81 mph | 213 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 2 | 86 mph | 212 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 96 mph | 232 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 96 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 4 | — | 135 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 2 | 92 mph | 296 km |
| 1994 | Litanne | Category 4 | 104 mph | 160 km |
| 1994 | Geralda | Category 3 | — | 146 km |
| 1994 | Daisy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 194 km |
| 1986 | Honorinina | Category 1 | 41 mph | 140 km |
| 1984 | Andry | Category 3 | 106 mph | 252 km |
| 1984 | Kamisy | Category 1 | 41 mph | 271 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Itasy Volcanic Field (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Itasy Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | -6050 | 91 km |
| Vakinankaratra | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,644 m (8,675 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 11.5 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 9.3 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 11.9 in | Warmest |
Ankazobe has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 60°F in July to 71°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.7") and June the driest (0.2").