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Weather & Climate in Vavatenina, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vavatenina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 96.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 167 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Area | 1,180.7 sq mi (3,058.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.4667°N, 49.2000°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jun 26, 1996 | 49 km SSW of Sahatavy, Madagascar | M4.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 23 km ENE of Amparafaravola, Madagascar | M4.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
26 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 3 | — | 70 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 2 | 92 mph | 282 km |
| 2018 | Dumazile | Category 2 | 75 mph | 198 km |
| 2018 | Ava | Category 2 | 92 mph | 71 km |
| 2018 | Eliakim | Category 1 | 63 mph | 238 km |
| 2017 | Enawo | Category 2 | 66 mph | 176 km |
| 2013 | Felleng | Category 3 | 86 mph | 221 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 4 | 104 mph | 179 km |
| 2011 | Bingiza | Category 3 | 92 mph | 174 km |
| 2009 | Jade | Category 1 | 69 mph | 200 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 32 km |
| 2007 | Indlala | Category 4 | 109 mph | 185 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 5 | 144 mph | 228 km |
| 2003 | Manou | Category 1 | 96 mph | 187 km |
| 2002 | Hary | Category 5 | 121 mph | 138 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 4 | 138 mph | 286 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 1 | 104 mph | 240 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 4 | 92 mph | 11 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 1 | 69 mph | 296 km |
| 1994 | Litanne | Category 4 | 121 mph | 115 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 10.9 in |
Vavatenina has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 68°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 96.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (14.2") and September the driest (3.7").