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Weather & Climate in Marovantaza, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Marovantaza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 6,913.4 sq mi (17,905.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.3833°N, 47.6667°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jan 5, 2005 | 66 km NNE of Antsohihy, Madagascar | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Fytia | Category 2 | — | 215 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 232 km |
| 2020 | Belna | Category 3 | 84 mph | 224 km |
| 2017 | Enawo | Category 4 | 98 mph | 194 km |
| 2014 | Hellen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 202 km |
| 2011 | Bingiza | Category 2 | 81 mph | 125 km |
| 2009 | Jade | Category 1 | 63 mph | 244 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 3 | 109 mph | 231 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 1 | 75 mph | 199 km |
| 2007 | Indlala | Category 3 | 98 mph | 171 km |
| 2007 | Bondo | Category 3 | 86 mph | 106 km |
| 2007 | Jaya | Category 1 | 52 mph | 206 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 4 | 92 mph | 49 km |
| 2002 | Hary | Category 5 | 104 mph | 296 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 4 | 132 mph | 57 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 4 | — | 200 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 2 | 94 mph | 211 km |
| 1988 | Calidera | Category 1 | 60 mph | 286 km |
| 1984 | Andry | Category 3 | 106 mph | 201 km |
| 1984 | Kamisy | Category 2 | 83 mph | 109 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 18.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 15.3 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 83°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 9.2 in |
Marovantaza has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in July to 83°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (18.6") and June the driest (0.0").