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Weather & Climate in Soalala, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Soalala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 4,470.6 sq mi (11,578.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.1000°N, 45.3167°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 9, 2025 | 126 km WNW of Mahabe, Madagascar | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Fytia | Category 3 | — | 2 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 249 km |
| 2022 | Gombe | Category 1 | 69 mph | 273 km |
| 2020 | Belna | Category 3 | 92 mph | 34 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 257 km |
| 2014 | Hellen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 68 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 2 | 86 mph | 165 km |
| 2008 | Fame | Category 2 | 81 mph | 80 km |
| 2007 | Bondo | Category 3 | 86 mph | 143 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 2 | 86 mph | 100 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 1 | 35 mph | 188 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 3 | 40 mph | 102 km |
| 1996 | Doloresse | Category 1 | 58 mph | 210 km |
| 1995 | Josta | Category 1 | 67 mph | 289 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 1 | 60 mph | 227 km |
| 1984 | Andry | Category 3 | 106 mph | 41 km |
| 1984 | Kamisy | Category 1 | 60 mph | 130 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 16.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 12.6 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
Soalala has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in July to 83°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.0") and June the driest (0.0").