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Weather & Climate in Farafangana, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Farafangana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 95.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 167 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 1,086.4 sq mi (2,813.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.8222°N, 47.8262°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 30, 2018 | 64 km ESE of Savana, Madagascar | M4.5 | 75 km | 16 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 43 km WNW of Manato, Madagascar | M4.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 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 | 194 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 3 | 104 mph | 194 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 1 | 86 mph | 25 km |
| 2013 | Haruna | Category 1 | 46 mph | 266 km |
| 2007 | Clovis | Category 1 | 71 mph | 263 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 4 | 86 mph | 23 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 2 | 92 mph | 214 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 71 mph | 219 km |
| 1989 | Jinabo | Category 1 | 71 mph | 290 km |
| 1985 | Gerimena | Category 1 | 32 mph | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 14.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 13.6 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 10.9 in |
Farafangana has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 95.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.1") and September the driest (3.0").