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Weather & Climate in Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fianarantsoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,665 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,665 ft (1,117 m) |
| Area | 33.2 sq mi (86.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.4527°N, 47.0857°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 | 141 km | 17 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 43 km WNW of Manato, Madagascar | M4.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 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 | 45 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 3 | 104 mph | 58 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 1 | 86 mph | 145 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 3 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 2009 | Fanele | Category 1 | 86 mph | 279 km |
| 2007 | Clovis | Category 1 | 71 mph | 193 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 96 mph | 279 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 253 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 4 | 81 mph | 159 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 2 | 92 mph | 150 km |
| 1994 | Daisy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 192 km |
| 1994 | Litanne | Category 1 | — | 295 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 71 mph | 140 km |
| 1989 | Calasanjy | Category 1 | 83 mph | 288 km |
| 1989 | Jinabo | Category 1 | 71 mph | 249 km |
| 1985 | Gerimena | Category 1 | 28 mph | 294 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vakinankaratra (179 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vakinankaratra | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,644 m (8,675 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 9.6 in |
Fianarantsoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 58°F in July to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.8") and June the driest (0.9").