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Weather & Climate in Ihosy, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ihosy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,405 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,405 ft (733 m) |
| Area | 7,546.5 sq mi (19,545.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.4029°N, 46.1258°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Nov 14, 1992 | 20 km NW of Ambalasoa, Madagascar | M5.0 | 71 km | 23 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 43 km WNW of Manato, Madagascar | M4.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 81 mph | 189 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 2 | 92 mph | 203 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 1 | 86 mph | 173 km |
| 2013 | Haruna | Category 2 | 81 mph | 201 km |
| 2009 | Fanele | Category 3 | 104 mph | 216 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 4 | 81 mph | 80 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 2 | 92 mph | 288 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 71 mph | 280 km |
| 1989 | Calasanjy | Category 1 | 60 mph | 282 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in |
Ihosy has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in July to 75°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (0.2").