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Weather & Climate in Ranohira, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ranohira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,372 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 71.6°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,372 ft (723 m) |
| Area | 7,546.5 sq mi (19,545.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.4833°N, 45.4000°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Nov 14, 1992 | 20 km NW of Ambalasoa, Madagascar | M5.0 | 73 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Alvaro | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 1 | 81 mph | 249 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 2 | 92 mph | 266 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 1 | 81 mph | 247 km |
| 2013 | Haruna | Category 2 | 92 mph | 147 km |
| 2009 | Fanele | Category 4 | 115 mph | 167 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 3 | 98 mph | 280 km |
| 2004 | Elita | Category 1 | 69 mph | 283 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 4 | 81 mph | 100 km |
| 1989 | Calasanjy | Category 1 | 60 mph | 257 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 60 mph | 251 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 6.4 in |
Ranohira has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 64°F in July to 77°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.1").