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Weather & Climate in Besalampy, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Besalampy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 5,278.3 sq mi (13,670.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.7500°N, 44.4833°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 9, 2025 | 126 km WNW of Mahabe, Madagascar | M4.6 | 33 km | 10 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 | Fytia | Category 3 | — | 90 km |
| 2025 | Jude | Category 1 | 63 mph | 293 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 271 km |
| 2022 | Gombe | Category 1 | 75 mph | 214 km |
| 2020 | Belna | Category 3 | 92 mph | 29 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 145 km |
| 2014 | Hellen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 183 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 3 | 109 mph | 231 km |
| 2008 | Fame | Category 2 | 81 mph | 14 km |
| 2007 | Bondo | Category 2 | 86 mph | 256 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 2 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 2 | 81 mph | 87 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 1 | 63 mph | 285 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 2 | 40 mph | 35 km |
| 1996 | Doloresse | Category 1 | 58 mph | 234 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 1 | 63 mph | 284 km |
| 1989 | Calasanjy | Category 1 | 83 mph | 225 km |
| 1984 | Andry | Category 3 | 106 mph | 133 km |
| 1984 | Kamisy | Category 1 | 60 mph | 244 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 14.5 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 15.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 84°F (29°C) | 6.7 in |
Besalampy has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in July to 84°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (15.1") and July the driest (0.0").