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Weather & Climate in Sambava, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sambava has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 170 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 85.4 sq mi (221.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,042/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.2667°N, 50.1667°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| May 23, 2019 | 38 km S of Ambarakaraka, Madagascar | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 12 km WNW of Antakotako, Madagascar | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 1 | 92 mph | 168 km |
| 2024 | Gamane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 148 km |
| 2020 | Herold | Category 1 | 71 mph | 156 km |
| 2018 | Eliakim | Category 1 | 63 mph | 177 km |
| 2017 | Enawo | Category 4 | 127 mph | 26 km |
| 2011 | Bingiza | Category 3 | 98 mph | 188 km |
| 2009 | Jade | Category 1 | 69 mph | 121 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 290 km |
| 2007 | Indlala | Category 4 | 109 mph | 69 km |
| 2007 | Bondo | Category 4 | 86 mph | 282 km |
| 2007 | Jaya | Category 3 | 104 mph | 32 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 5 | 144 mph | 89 km |
| 2002 | Hary | Category 5 | 138 mph | 84 km |
| 2002 | Kesiny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 186 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 4 | 138 mph | 81 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 3 | 104 mph | 130 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 60 mph | 279 km |
| 1988 | Calidera | Category 1 | 60 mph | 215 km |
| 1984 | Kamisy | Category 3 | 106 mph | 219 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 83 mph | 35 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 8.6 in |
Sambava has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in August to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 91.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.6") and September the driest (3.6").