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Weather & Climate in Betafo, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Betafo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,498 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
53°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,498 ft (1,371 m) |
| Area | 1,757.4 sq mi (4,551.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.8333°N, 46.8500°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 | 42 km | 7 km |
| May 13, 2020 | Madagascar | M4.8 | 100 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 3 | — | 237 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 92 mph | 148 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 3 | 104 mph | 156 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 1 | 86 mph | 274 km |
| 2020 | Belna | Category 2 | 63 mph | 275 km |
| 2018 | Ava | Category 2 | 92 mph | 253 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 3 | 75 mph | 152 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 3 | 109 mph | 291 km |
| 2007 | Clovis | Category 1 | 71 mph | 211 km |
| 2004 | Elita | Category 1 | 69 mph | 280 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 96 mph | 226 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 106 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 2 | 92 mph | 194 km |
| 1994 | Litanne | Category 4 | — | 182 km |
| 1994 | Geralda | Category 3 | — | 236 km |
| 1994 | Daisy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 110 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 71 mph | 192 km |
| 1989 | Jinabo | Category 1 | 71 mph | 264 km |
| 1989 | Calasanjy | Category 1 | 83 mph | 236 km |
| 1986 | Honorinina | Category 1 | 41 mph | 261 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vakinankaratra (10 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vakinankaratra | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,644 m (8,675 ft) | Unknown | 10 km |
| Itasy Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | -6050 | 90 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 11.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 8.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 10.9 in |
Betafo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 53°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.9") and August the driest (0.4").