Ampahana weather in October
In October, Ampahana sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 59 mm of rain across 12.7 wet days and about 12.3 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in October, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Ampahana's 1st-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ampahana's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 59 mm
- 12.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 18 min
- 5:14 AM – 5:34 PM
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.75 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.6
- out of 10
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month.
A typical October day in Ampahana reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 27°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 1°C warmer than September and about 1°C cooler than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 21 |
| 2 | 26 | 22 |
| 3 | 26 | 22 |
| 4 | 26 | 22 |
| 5 | 26 | 22 |
| 6 | 26 | 22 |
| 7 | 26 | 22 |
| 8 | 26 | 22 |
| 9 | 26 | 22 |
| 10 | 26 | 22 |
| 11 | 26 | 22 |
| 12 | 26 | 22 |
| 13 | 26 | 22 |
| 14 | 26 | 22 |
| 15 | 26 | 22 |
| 16 | 26 | 22 |
| 17 | 26 | 22 |
| 18 | 26 | 22 |
| 19 | 26 | 22 |
| 20 | 26 | 22 |
| 21 | 26 | 22 |
| 22 | 26 | 22 |
| 23 | 26 | 22 |
| 24 | 26 | 22 |
| 25 | 26 | 22 |
| 26 | 26 | 22 |
| 27 | 27 | 23 |
| 28 | 27 | 23 |
| 29 | 27 | 23 |
| 30 | 27 | 23 |
| 31 | 27 | 23 |
How October really feels in Ampahana
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
October sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Ampahana weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 8th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 25° | 218 | 26.1 | 12.8 | 3.5 |
| Feb | 29° / 25° | 217 | 23.1 | 12.5 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 28° / 25° | 234 | 23.1 | 12.1 | 4.0 |
| Apr | 28° / 24° | 122 | 19.1 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
| May | 27° / 23° | 67 | 14.9 | 11.3 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 25° / 22° | 72 | 16.7 | 11.1 | 6.0 |
| Jul | 24° / 21° | 86 | 18.2 | 11.2 | 5.9 |
| Aug | 24° / 21° | 68 | 17.2 | 11.5 | 6.1 |
| Sep | 25° / 21° | 52 | 14.1 | 11.9 | 6.4 |
| Oct | 26° / 22° | 59 | 12.7 | 12.3 | 6.6 |
| Nov | 27° / 23° | 59 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 6.2 |
| Dec | 28° / 24° | 133 | 20 | 12.9 | 4.6 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in October, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 28% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 22%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 |
| Cloudier (%) | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83 | 17 |
| 2 | 82 | 18 |
| 3 | 82 | 18 |
| 4 | 82 | 18 |
| 5 | 82 | 18 |
| 6 | 82 | 18 |
| 7 | 81 | 19 |
| 8 | 81 | 19 |
| 9 | 81 | 19 |
| 10 | 81 | 19 |
| 11 | 80 | 20 |
| 12 | 80 | 20 |
| 13 | 79 | 21 |
| 14 | 79 | 21 |
| 15 | 79 | 21 |
| 16 | 79 | 21 |
| 17 | 79 | 21 |
| 18 | 78 | 22 |
| 19 | 78 | 22 |
| 20 | 78 | 22 |
| 21 | 78 | 22 |
| 22 | 78 | 22 |
| 23 | 76 | 24 |
| 24 | 76 | 24 |
| 25 | 75 | 25 |
| 26 | 74 | 26 |
| 27 | 74 | 26 |
| 28 | 74 | 26 |
| 29 | 73 | 27 |
| 30 | 73 | 27 |
| 31 | 72 | 28 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Ampahana gets around 59 mm of rain over 12.7 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 41% and peaks near 45% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 |
| 2 | 44 |
| 3 | 45 |
| 4 | 45 |
| 5 | 45 |
| 6 | 44 |
| 7 | 44 |
| 8 | 43 |
| 9 | 43 |
| 10 | 42 |
| 11 | 42 |
| 12 | 41 |
| 13 | 41 |
| 14 | 41 |
| 15 | 40 |
| 16 | 40 |
| 17 | 39 |
| 18 | 39 |
| 19 | 39 |
| 20 | 39 |
| 21 | 39 |
| 22 | 39 |
| 23 | 39 |
| 24 | 39 |
| 25 | 39 |
| 26 | 39 |
| 27 | 39 |
| 28 | 39 |
| 29 | 38 |
| 30 | 38 |
| 31 | 38 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the muggy band about 68% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 82% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Muggy (%) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 |
| Oppressive (%) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 26 | 67 | 6 |
| 2 | 1 | 25 | 67 | 7 |
| 3 | 1 | 25 | 67 | 7 |
| 4 | 1 | 24 | 67 | 8 |
| 5 | 1 | 24 | 67 | 8 |
| 6 | 1 | 24 | 66 | 9 |
| 7 | 1 | 23 | 67 | 9 |
| 8 | 1 | 23 | 66 | 10 |
| 9 | 1 | 22 | 67 | 10 |
| 10 | 1 | 22 | 67 | 10 |
| 11 | 1 | 21 | 68 | 10 |
| 12 | 1 | 21 | 67 | 11 |
| 13 | 1 | 20 | 68 | 11 |
| 14 | 1 | 19 | 69 | 11 |
| 15 | 1 | 19 | 68 | 12 |
| 16 | 1 | 18 | 69 | 12 |
| 17 | 1 | 17 | 69 | 13 |
| 18 | 1 | 16 | 69 | 14 |
| 19 | 1 | 15 | 69 | 15 |
| 20 | 0 | 14 | 70 | 16 |
| 21 | 0 | 13 | 70 | 17 |
| 22 | 0 | 12 | 70 | 18 |
| 23 | 0 | 11 | 70 | 19 |
| 24 | 0 | 10 | 70 | 20 |
| 25 | 0 | 10 | 69 | 21 |
| 26 | 0 | 9 | 70 | 21 |
| 27 | 0 | 8 | 70 | 22 |
| 28 | 0 | 8 | 69 | 23 |
| 29 | 0 | 7 | 69 | 24 |
| 30 | 0 | 7 | 68 | 25 |
| 31 | 0 | 6 | 68 | 26 |
Wind in October
Winds average 16 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 15 km/h on the calmest days to 17 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | light breeze |
| 2 | 16 | light breeze |
| 3 | 16 | light breeze |
| 4 | 16 | light breeze |
| 5 | 16 | light breeze |
| 6 | 16 | light breeze |
| 7 | 16 | light breeze |
| 8 | 16 | light breeze |
| 9 | 16 | light breeze |
| 10 | 16 | light breeze |
| 11 | 16 | light breeze |
| 12 | 16 | light breeze |
| 13 | 16 | light breeze |
| 14 | 16 | light breeze |
| 15 | 16 | light breeze |
| 16 | 16 | light breeze |
| 17 | 16 | light breeze |
| 18 | 16 | light breeze |
| 19 | 16 | light breeze |
| 20 | 15 | light breeze |
| 21 | 15 | light breeze |
| 22 | 15 | light breeze |
| 23 | 15 | light breeze |
| 24 | 15 | light breeze |
| 25 | 15 | light breeze |
| 26 | 15 | light breeze |
| 27 | 15 | light breeze |
| 28 | 15 | light breeze |
| 29 | 15 | light breeze |
| 30 | 15 | light breeze |
| 31 | 15 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:24 AM to 5:07 AM, and sunset from 5:32 PM to 5:38 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:18 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:16 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:14 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:07 | 5:07 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 5:24 | 5:32 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 5:23 | 5:32 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 5:23 | 5:32 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 5:22 | 5:32 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 5:21 | 5:32 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 5:21 | 5:33 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 5:20 | 5:33 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 5:19 | 5:33 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 5:19 | 5:33 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 5:18 | 5:33 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 5:17 | 5:33 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 5:17 | 5:34 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 5:16 | 5:34 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 5:15 | 5:34 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 5:15 | 5:34 |
| 16 | 12.3 | 5:14 | 5:34 |
| 17 | 12.4 | 5:13 | 5:34 |
| 18 | 12.4 | 5:13 | 5:35 |
| 19 | 12.4 | 5:12 | 5:35 |
| 20 | 12.4 | 5:12 | 5:35 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 5:11 | 5:35 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 5:11 | 5:36 |
| 23 | 12.4 | 5:10 | 5:36 |
| 24 | 12.4 | 5:10 | 5:36 |
| 25 | 12.5 | 5:09 | 5:37 |
| 26 | 12.5 | 5:09 | 5:37 |
| 27 | 12.5 | 5:08 | 5:37 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 5:08 | 5:37 |
| 29 | 12.5 | 5:08 | 5:38 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 5:07 | 5:38 |
| 31 | 12.5 | 5:07 | 5:38 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 5.75 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.62 kWh/m² to a high of 6.09 kWh/m² in November across the year — October's 5.75 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Ampahana
None of Ampahana's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Ampahana sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Ampahana's rainy season runs December–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Ampahana?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Ampahana for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ampahana in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Ampahana sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 22°C. Worth packing: light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 13 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Ampahana in October
The nearest coast averages about 25°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 22 km away) is warmest in February at about 29°C and coldest in August near 24°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 28 | Tropical |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 26 | Warm |
| Jul | 25 | Warm |
| Aug | 24 | Warm |
| Sep | 25 | Warm |
| Oct | 25 | Warm |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Ampahana in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ampahana peaks around January 21 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 21 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Ampahana in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ampahana is worst in December — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.5× the cleanest month (September, 6 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 22 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 6 | Good |
| Mar | 7 | Good |
| Apr | 7 | Good |
| May | 7 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 7 | Good |
| Aug | 7 | Good |
| Sep | 6 | Good |
| Oct | 6 | Good |
| Nov | 14 | Moderate |
| Dec | 22 | Moderate |
Where is Ampahana?
Ampahana sits at 14.8°S, 50.2°E, 25 m above sea level, in Madagascar. The nearest listed city is Antalaha, 18 km away.
Topography around Ampahana
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ampahana.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ampahana has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 182 m around an average of 19 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 310 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,083 m.
The land around Ampahana is covered by water (44%) and trees (39%) within 3 km, water (45%) and trees (37%) within 16 km, and trees (56%) and water (32%) within 80 km.
Madagascar travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 31% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $599
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 22%
- of population, 2024
- Road deaths
- 29.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 457
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Ampahana (-14.75°, 50.2167°, elevation 25 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).