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Weather & Climate in Soanindrariny, Madagascar

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Soanindrariny enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,784 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,784 ft (1,763 m)
Area1,231.5 sq mi (3,189.5 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-19.9000°N, 47.2333°W
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 11.42"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.

Jan 11, 2017 41 km SSW of Betafo, Madagascar M5.5 68 km 7 km
May 13, 2020 Madagascar M4.8 63 km 17 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 Gezani Category 3 220 km
2023 Freddy Category 2 92 mph 134 km
2022 Batsirai Category 3 104 mph 136 km
2022 Emnati Category 1 86 mph 236 km
2018 Ava Category 2 92 mph 227 km
2012 Giovanna Category 4 98 mph 128 km
2008 Ivan Category 3 109 mph 282 km
2007 Clovis Category 1 71 mph 172 km
2003 Manou Category 1 96 mph 186 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 104 mph 93 km
1996 Edwige Category 2 92 mph 158 km
1994 Litanne Category 4 104 mph 151 km
1994 Geralda Category 3 213 km
1994 Daisy Category 2 98 mph 70 km
1990 Alibera Category 1 71 mph 157 km
1989 Jinabo Category 1 71 mph 223 km
1989 Calasanjy Category 1 83 mph 276 km
1986 Honorinina Category 2 83 mph 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vakinankaratra (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vakinankaratra Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,644 m (8,675 ft) Unknown 31 km
Itasy Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,800 m (5,906 ft) -6050 111 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 11.4 in Wettest
February 64°F (18°C) 9.8 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 7.7 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
July 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 53°F (11°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 56°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
November 63°F (17°C) 6.3 in
December 64°F (18°C) 10.2 in

Soanindrariny has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 52°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.4") and August the driest (0.6").

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