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Weather & Climate in Ikalamavony, Madagascar

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

Ikalamavony enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,684 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,684 ft (818 m)
Area438.2 sq mi (1,134.8 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates-21.1500°N, 46.5833°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 11.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.

Jan 11, 2017 41 km SSW of Betafo, Madagascar M5.5 110 km 7 km
May 13, 2020 Madagascar M4.8 147 km 17 km
Jan 19, 1999 43 km WNW of Manato, Madagascar M4.0 130 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 75 km
2022 Batsirai Category 3 104 mph 95 km
2022 Emnati Category 1 86 mph 204 km
2012 Giovanna Category 3 75 mph 281 km
2009 Fanele Category 3 104 mph 227 km
2007 Clovis Category 1 69 mph 228 km
2004 Elita Category 1 69 mph 270 km
2003 Manou Category 1 96 mph 299 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 104 mph 247 km
1997 Gretelle Category 4 81 mph 205 km
1996 Edwige Category 2 92 mph 191 km
1994 Litanne Category 3 297 km
1994 Daisy Category 2 98 mph 195 km
1990 Alibera Category 1 71 mph 180 km
1989 Calasanjy Category 1 83 mph 227 km
1989 Jinabo Category 1 71 mph 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vakinankaratra (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vakinankaratra Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,644 m (8,675 ft) Unknown 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 11.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 8.2 in
March 72°F (22°C) 6.9 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
December 73°F (23°C) 10.2 in

Ikalamavony has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.5") and July the driest (0.3").

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