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Weather & Climate in Sakaraha, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sakaraha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,575 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,575 ft (480 m) |
| Area | 3,459.8 sq mi (8,960.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.9000°N, 44.5333°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 25, 2013 | 8 km NW of Anakao, Madagascar | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 1992 | 20 km NW of Ambalasoa, Madagascar | M5.0 | 135 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 |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 300 km |
| 2024 | Alvaro | Category 1 | 75 mph | 245 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 221 km |
| 2013 | Haruna | Category 3 | 92 mph | 48 km |
| 2009 | Fanele | Category 4 | 115 mph | 178 km |
| 2009 | Izilda | Category 1 | 66 mph | 217 km |
| 2006 | Boloetse | Category 3 | 98 mph | 206 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 3 | 104 mph | 180 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 3 | — | 83 km |
| 1989 | Calasanjy | Category 1 | 60 mph | 289 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 60 mph | 157 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in |
Sakaraha has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 67°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.2").