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Weather & Climate in Mahanoro, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mahanoro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 152 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 109.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 74.9°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 152 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 160.9 sq mi (416.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.9000°N, 48.8000°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 13, 2020 | Madagascar | M4.8 | 127 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
23 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 3 | — | 196 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 112 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 3 | 104 mph | 111 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 2 | 92 mph | 123 km |
| 2018 | Dumazile | Category 3 | 104 mph | 189 km |
| 2018 | Ava | Category 2 | 92 mph | 156 km |
| 2013 | Felleng | Category 2 | 86 mph | 178 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 4 | 104 mph | 101 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 3 | 109 mph | 277 km |
| 2007 | Clovis | Category 1 | 71 mph | 67 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 96 mph | 31 km |
| 2002 | Hary | Category 4 | 98 mph | 235 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 31 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 4 | 86 mph | 251 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 4 | 92 mph | 271 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 2 | 92 mph | 49 km |
| 1994 | Litanne | Category 4 | 121 mph | 98 km |
| 1994 | Geralda | Category 4 | 115 mph | 170 km |
| 1994 | Daisy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 46 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 71 mph | 84 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vakinankaratra (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vakinankaratra | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,644 m (8,675 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 13.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 15.5 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 16.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 10.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 10.0 in |
Mahanoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 109.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (16.7") and October the driest (3.2").