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Weather & Climate in Maroantsetra, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maroantsetra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 119 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 135.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 74.9°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 119 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 3,606.0 sq mi (9,339.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.4353°N, 49.7379°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 6, 2010 | 32 km SSE of Maroantsetra, Madagascar | M4.5 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 12 km WNW of Antakotako, Madagascar | M4.4 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2006 | 19 km S of Maroantsetra, Madagascar | M4.1 | 20 km | 10 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 3 | — | 297 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 290 km |
| 2024 | Gamane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 261 km |
| 2020 | Herold | Category 1 | 63 mph | 185 km |
| 2018 | Ava | Category 2 | 92 mph | 217 km |
| 2018 | Eliakim | Category 1 | 63 mph | 101 km |
| 2018 | Dumazile | Category 1 | 58 mph | 256 km |
| 2017 | Enawo | Category 4 | 127 mph | 8 km |
| 2011 | Bingiza | Category 3 | 98 mph | 52 km |
| 2009 | Jade | Category 1 | 69 mph | 44 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 189 km |
| 2007 | Indlala | Category 4 | 109 mph | 6 km |
| 2007 | Jaya | Category 3 | 98 mph | 100 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 5 | 144 mph | 41 km |
| 2002 | Hary | Category 5 | 138 mph | 82 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 4 | 138 mph | 60 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 4 | 92 mph | 234 km |
| 1994 | Geralda | Category 4 | 115 mph | 266 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 3 | 104 mph | 253 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 60 mph | 237 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 14.7 in | |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 15.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 17.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 17.6 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 13.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 11.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 11.8 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 11.4 in |
Maroantsetra has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 135.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (17.6") and October the driest (3.4").