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Weather & Climate in Tsaratanana, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tsaratanana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 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 1,145 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Area | 5,256.4 sq mi (13,614.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.7971°N, 47.6517°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Mar 16, 2012 | 23 km ENE of Amparafaravola, Madagascar | M4.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
24 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 3 | — | 171 km |
| 2026 | Fytia | Category 2 | — | 155 km |
| 2020 | Belna | Category 3 | 84 mph | 279 km |
| 2018 | Ava | Category 2 | 92 mph | 220 km |
| 2017 | Enawo | Category 4 | 98 mph | 212 km |
| 2014 | Hellen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 232 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 4 | 98 mph | 248 km |
| 2011 | Bingiza | Category 2 | 81 mph | 150 km |
| 2009 | Jade | Category 1 | 63 mph | 264 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 3 | 109 mph | 92 km |
| 2008 | Fame | Category 1 | 40 mph | 262 km |
| 2007 | Indlala | Category 3 | 98 mph | 199 km |
| 2007 | Bondo | Category 2 | 86 mph | 190 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 4 | 92 mph | 89 km |
| 2002 | Hary | Category 5 | 104 mph | 295 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 4 | 132 mph | 212 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | — | 257 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 4 | — | 52 km |
| 1994 | Litanne | Category 4 | 104 mph | 239 km |
| 1994 | Geralda | Category 4 | 109 mph | 200 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 15.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 13.5 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in |
Tsaratanana has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.7") and June the driest (0.0").