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Weather & Climate in Maintirano, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maintirano has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 4,844.8 sq mi (12,548.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.0635°N, 44.0295°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jul 23, 2025 | 110 km NW of Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar | M4.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2025 | 126 km WNW of Mahabe, Madagascar | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Fytia | Category 3 | — | 244 km |
| 2023 | Cheneso | Category 1 | 81 mph | 182 km |
| 2022 | Gombe | Category 2 | 86 mph | 294 km |
| 2020 | Belna | Category 3 | 92 mph | 73 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 130 km |
| 2009 | Fanele | Category 4 | 115 mph | 243 km |
| 2008 | Fame | Category 2 | 81 mph | 133 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 3 | 104 mph | 226 km |
| 2004 | Elita | Category 1 | 69 mph | 194 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 30 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | 40 mph | 131 km |
| 1989 | Calasanjy | Category 1 | 83 mph | 82 km |
| 1984 | Andry | Category 3 | 106 mph | 248 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
Maintirano has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in July to 82°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.0") and June the driest (0.1").