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Weather & Climate in Bemaitso, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bemaitso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,074 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,074 ft (937 m) |
| Area | 3,657.5 sq mi (9,472.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.0667°N, 48.5000°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jun 26, 1996 | 49 km SSW of Sahatavy, Madagascar | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 23 km ENE of Amparafaravola, Madagascar | M4.2 | 47 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
26 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 3 | — | 119 km |
| 2026 | Fytia | Category 1 | — | 248 km |
| 2018 | Dumazile | Category 2 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 2018 | Ava | Category 2 | 92 mph | 143 km |
| 2018 | Eliakim | Category 1 | 63 mph | 265 km |
| 2017 | Enawo | Category 4 | 127 mph | 161 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 4 | 98 mph | 216 km |
| 2011 | Bingiza | Category 3 | 86 mph | 132 km |
| 2009 | Jade | Category 1 | 69 mph | 205 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 26 km |
| 2007 | Indlala | Category 4 | 109 mph | 159 km |
| 2007 | Bondo | Category 2 | 75 mph | 276 km |
| 2007 | Jaya | Category 2 | 86 mph | 291 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 4 | 138 mph | 159 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 96 mph | 252 km |
| 2002 | Hary | Category 5 | 138 mph | 212 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 4 | 132 mph | 249 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 250 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 4 | 92 mph | 39 km |
| 1994 | Litanne | Category 4 | 115 mph | 176 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in |
Bemaitso has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.2") and September the driest (0.4").