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Weather & Climate in Faratsiho, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Faratsiho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,673 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,673 ft (1,729 m) |
| Area | 915.1 sq mi (2,370.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.4000°N, 46.9500°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 21, 1991 | 22 km NW of Fenoarivo Be, Madagascar | M5.6 | 136 km | 19 km |
| Jan 11, 2017 | 41 km SSW of Betafo, Madagascar | M5.5 | 90 km | 7 km |
| May 13, 2020 | Madagascar | M4.8 | 125 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 3 | — | 195 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 92 mph | 193 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 3 | 104 mph | 198 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 1 | 86 mph | 293 km |
| 2020 | Belna | Category 2 | 63 mph | 257 km |
| 2018 | Ava | Category 2 | 92 mph | 219 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 3 | 75 mph | 119 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 3 | 109 mph | 244 km |
| 2008 | Fame | Category 1 | 58 mph | 274 km |
| 2007 | Clovis | Category 1 | 71 mph | 226 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 96 mph | 215 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 67 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 3 | — | 256 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 2 | 92 mph | 217 km |
| 1994 | Litanne | Category 4 | — | 156 km |
| 1994 | Geralda | Category 3 | — | 197 km |
| 1994 | Daisy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 114 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 71 mph | 218 km |
| 1989 | Jinabo | Category 1 | 71 mph | 270 km |
| 1989 | Calasanjy | Category 1 | 83 mph | 255 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Itasy Volcanic Field (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Itasy Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | -6050 | 49 km |
| Vakinankaratra | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,644 m (8,675 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 13.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 12.3 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 10.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 11.5 in |
Faratsiho has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 55°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 65.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.6") and June the driest (0.4").