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Weather & Climate in Sahavato, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sahavato has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 100.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 168 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 106.3 sq mi (275.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.6000°N, 48.3333°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 13, 2020 | Madagascar | M4.8 | 77 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 3 | — | 267 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 51 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 3 | 104 mph | 45 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 2 | 92 mph | 97 km |
| 2018 | Dumazile | Category 3 | 92 mph | 253 km |
| 2018 | Ava | Category 2 | 92 mph | 239 km |
| 2013 | Felleng | Category 2 | 78 mph | 230 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 4 | 98 mph | 181 km |
| 2007 | Clovis | Category 1 | 71 mph | 38 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 96 mph | 122 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 113 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 4 | 86 mph | 212 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 2 | 92 mph | 23 km |
| 1994 | Litanne | Category 4 | 115 mph | 167 km |
| 1994 | Geralda | Category 3 | — | 245 km |
| 1994 | Daisy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 90 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 71 mph | 28 km |
| 1989 | Jinabo | Category 1 | 71 mph | 101 km |
| 1986 | Honorinina | Category 1 | 41 mph | 289 km |
| 1985 | Gerimena | Category 1 | 32 mph | 204 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vakinankaratra (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vakinankaratra | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,644 m (8,675 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 15.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 14.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 16.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 11.0 in |
Sahavato has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 67°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 100.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (16.2") and October the driest (2.8").