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Weather & Climate in Miarinarivo, Madagascar

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Miarinarivo 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 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,347 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,347 ft (1,325 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²)
Population Density2,782/sq mi
Coordinates-18.9587°N, 46.9055°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.0"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 14.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 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 91 km 19 km
Jan 11, 2017 41 km SSW of Betafo, Madagascar M5.5 136 km 7 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 3 170 km
2026 Fytia Category 1 262 km
2023 Freddy Category 2 92 mph 242 km
2022 Batsirai Category 3 104 mph 246 km
2020 Belna Category 3 92 mph 234 km
2018 Ava Category 2 92 mph 206 km
2012 Giovanna Category 3 75 mph 115 km
2008 Ivan Category 3 109 mph 206 km
2008 Fame Category 1 81 mph 235 km
2007 Clovis Category 1 71 mph 262 km
2004 Gafilo Category 1 81 mph 261 km
2003 Manou Category 1 96 mph 225 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 104 mph 64 km
1996 Bonita Category 3 208 km
1996 Edwige Category 2 92 mph 258 km
1994 Litanne Category 4 158 km
1994 Geralda Category 3 179 km
1994 Daisy Category 2 98 mph 148 km
1990 Alibera Category 1 71 mph 261 km
1989 Jinabo Category 1 71 mph 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Itasy Volcanic Field (23 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Itasy Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,800 m (5,906 ft) -6050 23 km
Vakinankaratra Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,644 m (8,675 ft) Unknown 99 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 14.6 in Wettest
February 69°F (21°C) 10.9 in
March 69°F (21°C) 10.6 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
July 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
November 69°F (20°C) 6.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 11.2 in Warmest

Miarinarivo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 59°F in July to 70°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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