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Weather & Climate in Manakara, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Manakara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 105.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 158 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 20.1 sq mi (52.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,333/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.1486°N, 48.0106°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 30, 2018 | 64 km ESE of Savana, Madagascar | M4.5 | 67 km | 16 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 43 km WNW of Manato, Madagascar | M4.0 | 93 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 |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 92 mph | 117 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 3 | 104 mph | 128 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 2 | 86 mph | 30 km |
| 2013 | Felleng | Category 1 | 69 mph | 297 km |
| 2007 | Clovis | Category 1 | 71 mph | 186 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 86 mph | 291 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 288 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 4 | 86 mph | 62 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 2 | 92 mph | 137 km |
| 1994 | Daisy | Category 2 | — | 250 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 71 mph | 142 km |
| 1989 | Jinabo | Category 1 | 71 mph | 218 km |
| 1985 | Gerimena | Category 1 | 32 mph | 195 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 14.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 15.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 16.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 10.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in |
Manakara has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 105.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (16.5") and October the driest (3.4").