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Weather & Climate in Miandrarivo, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Miandrarivo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,672 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,672 ft (1,424 m) |
| Area | 915.1 sq mi (2,370.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.4333°N, 46.7500°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 21, 1991 | 22 km NW of Fenoarivo Be, Madagascar | M5.6 | 132 km | 19 km |
| Jan 11, 2017 | 41 km SSW of Betafo, Madagascar | M5.5 | 82 km | 7 km |
| May 13, 2020 | Madagascar | M4.8 | 136 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 3 | — | 213 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 92 mph | 194 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 3 | 104 mph | 201 km |
| 2020 | Belna | Category 2 | 63 mph | 241 km |
| 2018 | Ava | Category 1 | 92 mph | 239 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 3 | 75 mph | 140 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 2 | 58 mph | 258 km |
| 2008 | Fame | Category 1 | 58 mph | 264 km |
| 2007 | Clovis | Category 1 | 69 mph | 242 km |
| 2004 | Elita | Category 1 | 69 mph | 280 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 296 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 96 mph | 236 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 87 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 3 | — | 262 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 2 | 92 mph | 230 km |
| 1994 | Litanne | Category 4 | — | 177 km |
| 1994 | Geralda | Category 3 | — | 217 km |
| 1994 | Daisy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 131 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 71 mph | 230 km |
| 1989 | Jinabo | Category 1 | 71 mph | 287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Itasy Volcanic Field (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Itasy Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | -6050 | 45 km |
| Vakinankaratra | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,644 m (8,675 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 13.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 11.8 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 11.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 11.7 in |
Miandrarivo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 59°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 63.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.5") and June the driest (0.3").