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Weather & Climate in Antanifotsy, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Antanifotsy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,154 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,154 ft (1,571 m) |
| Area | 1,464.3 sq mi (3,792.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.6500°N, 47.3167°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jan 11, 2017 | 41 km SSW of Betafo, Madagascar | M5.5 | 90 km | 7 km |
| May 13, 2020 | Madagascar | M4.8 | 81 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 3 | — | 192 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 92 mph | 161 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 3 | 104 mph | 162 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 1 | 86 mph | 246 km |
| 2018 | Ava | Category 2 | 92 mph | 202 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 4 | 98 mph | 102 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 3 | 109 mph | 253 km |
| 2007 | Clovis | Category 1 | 71 mph | 179 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 96 mph | 176 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 64 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 4 | — | 279 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 2 | 92 mph | 171 km |
| 1994 | Litanne | Category 4 | 104 mph | 129 km |
| 1994 | Geralda | Category 3 | — | 187 km |
| 1994 | Daisy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 67 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 71 mph | 173 km |
| 1989 | Jinabo | Category 1 | 71 mph | 223 km |
| 1989 | Calasanjy | Category 1 | 60 mph | 287 km |
| 1986 | Honorinina | Category 2 | 83 mph | 216 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vakinankaratra (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vakinankaratra | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,644 m (8,675 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Itasy Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | -6050 | 94 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 12.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 10.7 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 8.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 10.6 in |
Antanifotsy has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 53°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.0") and August the driest (0.8").