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Weather & Climate in Jafaro, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jafaro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 719 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 3,345.2 sq mi (8,664.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.9167°N, 45.5167°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Honde | Category 1 | 69 mph | 211 km |
| 2013 | Haruna | Category 2 | 81 mph | 82 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 2 | 81 mph | 171 km |
| 2007 | Favio | Category 3 | 104 mph | 173 km |
| 2006 | Boloetse | Category 2 | 98 mph | 162 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 3 | 98 mph | 98 km |
| 2004 | Cela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 4 | 81 mph | 163 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 60 mph | 191 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in |
Jafaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 67°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.3").