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Weather & Climate in Behompy, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Behompy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 291 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 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 5,837.8 sq mi (15,119.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.2500°N, 43.8500°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 | 48 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 1 | — | 229 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 223 km |
| 2025 | Honde | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 2024 | Alvaro | Category 1 | 75 mph | 228 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 141 km |
| 2023 | Cheneso | Category 1 | 86 mph | 245 km |
| 2013 | Haruna | Category 3 | 92 mph | 36 km |
| 2009 | Fanele | Category 3 | 104 mph | 224 km |
| 2009 | Izilda | Category 1 | 66 mph | 137 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 3 | 98 mph | 260 km |
| 2007 | Favio | Category 4 | 115 mph | 272 km |
| 2006 | Boloetse | Category 3 | 98 mph | 128 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 3 | 104 mph | 100 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 3 | — | 104 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 60 mph | 77 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in |
Behompy has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 68°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.1").