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Weather & Climate in Ifanadiana, Madagascar

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Ifanadiana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,421 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days190 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,421 ft (433 m)
Area101.2 sq mi (262.1 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates-21.3000°N, 47.6333°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.7"
131% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 16.18"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

May 13, 2020 Madagascar M4.8 111 km 17 km
Jan 19, 1999 43 km WNW of Manato, Madagascar M4.0 114 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

14 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 41 km
2022 Batsirai Category 3 104 mph 26 km
2022 Emnati Category 1 86 mph 113 km
2012 Giovanna Category 4 98 mph 259 km
2007 Clovis Category 1 71 mph 135 km
2003 Manou Category 1 96 mph 228 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 104 mph 210 km
1997 Gretelle Category 4 81 mph 163 km
1996 Edwige Category 2 92 mph 91 km
1994 Litanne Category 4 104 mph 257 km
1994 Daisy Category 2 98 mph 158 km
1990 Alibera Category 1 71 mph 82 km
1989 Jinabo Category 1 71 mph 190 km
1985 Gerimena Category 1 32 mph 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vakinankaratra (177 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vakinankaratra Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,644 m (8,675 ft) Unknown 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 16.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 15.1 in
March 73°F (23°C) 14.0 in
April 71°F (22°C) 5.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Driest
November 72°F (22°C) 6.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 11.7 in

Ifanadiana has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 63°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 87.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.2") and October the driest (2.2").

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