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Weather & Climate in Mahavelona, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mahavelona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 159 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 159 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 2,377.5 sq mi (6,157.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.6848°N, 49.5087°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jun 26, 1996 | 49 km SSW of Sahatavy, Madagascar | M4.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 23 km ENE of Amparafaravola, Madagascar | M4.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
27 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 3 | — | 47 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 296 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 2 | 92 mph | 243 km |
| 2018 | Dumazile | Category 2 | 81 mph | 158 km |
| 2018 | Ava | Category 2 | 92 mph | 41 km |
| 2018 | Eliakim | Category 1 | 63 mph | 240 km |
| 2017 | Enawo | Category 2 | 66 mph | 199 km |
| 2013 | Felleng | Category 3 | 98 mph | 182 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 4 | 104 mph | 158 km |
| 2011 | Bingiza | Category 3 | 98 mph | 198 km |
| 2009 | Jade | Category 1 | 69 mph | 214 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 58 km |
| 2007 | Indlala | Category 3 | 98 mph | 212 km |
| 2007 | Clovis | Category 1 | 71 mph | 281 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 5 | 144 mph | 262 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 96 mph | 158 km |
| 2002 | Hary | Category 5 | 121 mph | 107 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 230 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 4 | 92 mph | 30 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 2 | 81 mph | 265 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 10.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 10.3 in |
Mahavelona has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 99.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.9") and October the driest (3.7").