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Weather & Climate in Antakotako, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Antakotako has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 121.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 73.5°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 134 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 3,606.0 sq mi (9,339.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.3167°N, 49.8000°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 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 12 km WNW of Antakotako, Madagascar | M4.4 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2006 | 19 km S of Maroantsetra, Madagascar | M4.1 | 34 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
| 2024 | Gamane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 249 km |
| 2020 | Herold | Category 1 | 63 mph | 175 km |
| 2018 | Ava | Category 2 | 81 mph | 225 km |
| 2018 | Eliakim | Category 1 | 63 mph | 101 km |
| 2018 | Dumazile | Category 1 | 58 mph | 261 km |
| 2017 | Enawo | Category 4 | 127 mph | 23 km |
| 2011 | Bingiza | Category 3 | 98 mph | 66 km |
| 2009 | Jade | Category 1 | 69 mph | 53 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 197 km |
| 2007 | Indlala | Category 4 | 109 mph | 14 km |
| 2007 | Jaya | Category 3 | 104 mph | 91 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 5 | 144 mph | 26 km |
| 2002 | Hary | Category 5 | 138 mph | 76 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 4 | 138 mph | 46 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 4 | 92 mph | 249 km |
| 1994 | Geralda | Category 4 | 115 mph | 275 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 3 | 104 mph | 242 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 60 mph | 240 km |
| 1988 | Calidera | Category 1 | 60 mph | 107 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 16.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 15.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 11.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 9.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 11.2 in |
Antakotako has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 68°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 121.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (16.2") and October the driest (3.3").