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Weather & Climate in Iharan̈a, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Iharan̈a has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 85.4 sq mi (221.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.3500°N, 50.0000°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| May 23, 2019 | 38 km S of Ambarakaraka, Madagascar | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Chido | Category 4 | 127 mph | 234 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 1 | 92 mph | 65 km |
| 2024 | Gamane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 50 km |
| 2020 | Herold | Category 1 | 71 mph | 238 km |
| 2018 | Eliakim | Category 1 | 63 mph | 280 km |
| 2017 | Enawo | Category 4 | 127 mph | 130 km |
| 2011 | Bingiza | Category 3 | 98 mph | 285 km |
| 2009 | Jade | Category 1 | 69 mph | 205 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 1 | — | 293 km |
| 2007 | Bondo | Category 4 | 86 mph | 199 km |
| 2007 | Indlala | Category 4 | 109 mph | 170 km |
| 2007 | Jaya | Category 3 | 104 mph | 128 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 5 | 144 mph | 191 km |
| 2002 | Hary | Category 5 | 138 mph | 148 km |
| 2002 | Kesiny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 83 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 4 | 138 mph | 174 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 3 | 104 mph | 30 km |
| 1984 | Andry | Category 4 | 106 mph | 267 km |
| 1984 | Kamisy | Category 3 | 106 mph | 121 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 83 mph | 72 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ambre-Bobaomby (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambre-Bobaomby | Volcanic field | 1,475 m (4,839 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in |
Iharan̈a has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in August to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 59.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.4") and September the driest (2.4").