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Weather & Climate in Befandriana, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Befandriana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 65.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 73.4°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 4,301.9 sq mi (11,141.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.2567°N, 48.5425°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jan 5, 2005 | 66 km NNE of Antsohihy, Madagascar | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2010 | 32 km SSE of Maroantsetra, Madagascar | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 12 km WNW of Antakotako, Madagascar | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2006 | 19 km S of Maroantsetra, Madagascar | M4.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
23 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Fytia | Category 1 | — | 297 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 1 | 92 mph | 246 km |
| 2024 | Gamane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 261 km |
| 2018 | Eliakim | Category 1 | 63 mph | 229 km |
| 2017 | Enawo | Category 4 | 127 mph | 116 km |
| 2014 | Hellen | Category 1 | 46 mph | 296 km |
| 2011 | Bingiza | Category 3 | 86 mph | 74 km |
| 2009 | Jade | Category 1 | 69 mph | 158 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 227 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 1 | 75 mph | 228 km |
| 2007 | Indlala | Category 4 | 109 mph | 93 km |
| 2007 | Bondo | Category 3 | 86 mph | 179 km |
| 2007 | Jaya | Category 2 | 86 mph | 118 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 4 | 138 mph | 28 km |
| 2002 | Hary | Category 5 | 138 mph | 208 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 4 | 132 mph | 57 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 4 | 92 mph | 227 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 3 | 94 mph | 218 km |
| 1988 | Calidera | Category 1 | 60 mph | 206 km |
| 1986 | Honorinina | Category 2 | 83 mph | 298 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 17.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 15.4 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 11.1 in |
Befandriana has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in July to 77°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (17.2") and September the driest (0.2").