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Weather & Climate in Fandrandava, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fandrandava enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,848 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,848 ft (1,173 m) |
| Area | 22.1 sq mi (57.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 408/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.5167°N, 47.2500°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 13, 2020 | Madagascar | M4.8 | 142 km | 17 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 43 km WNW of Manato, Madagascar | M4.0 | 78 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 |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 92 mph | 47 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 3 | 104 mph | 53 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 1 | 86 mph | 126 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 4 | 98 mph | 291 km |
| 2009 | Fanele | Category 1 | 86 mph | 296 km |
| 2007 | Clovis | Category 1 | 71 mph | 182 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 96 mph | 272 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 250 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 4 | 81 mph | 147 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 2 | 92 mph | 138 km |
| 1994 | Daisy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 192 km |
| 1994 | Litanne | Category 1 | — | 294 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 71 mph | 129 km |
| 1989 | Jinabo | Category 1 | 71 mph | 236 km |
| 1985 | Gerimena | Category 1 | 32 mph | 276 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vakinankaratra (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vakinankaratra | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,644 m (8,675 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 10.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 9.9 in |
Fandrandava has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 58°F in July to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.6") and September the driest (1.3").