Ampanihy weather in January
In January, Ampanihy sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 156 mm of rain across 14.9 wet days and about 13.4 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in January, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 30 min at the start of January to 13 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Ampanihy's 12th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ampanihy's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 156 mm
- 14.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 24 min
- 5:29 AM – 6:52 PM
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.48 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.3
- out of 10
Ampanihy is town in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month.
A typical January day in Ampanihy reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 37°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 23 |
| 2 | 33 | 23 |
| 3 | 33 | 23 |
| 4 | 33 | 23 |
| 5 | 33 | 23 |
| 6 | 33 | 23 |
| 7 | 33 | 23 |
| 8 | 33 | 23 |
| 9 | 33 | 23 |
| 10 | 33 | 23 |
| 11 | 33 | 23 |
| 12 | 33 | 23 |
| 13 | 33 | 23 |
| 14 | 33 | 23 |
| 15 | 33 | 23 |
| 16 | 33 | 23 |
| 17 | 33 | 23 |
| 18 | 33 | 23 |
| 19 | 33 | 23 |
| 20 | 33 | 23 |
| 21 | 33 | 23 |
| 22 | 33 | 23 |
| 23 | 33 | 23 |
| 24 | 33 | 23 |
| 25 | 33 | 23 |
| 26 | 33 | 23 |
| 27 | 33 | 23 |
| 28 | 33 | 23 |
| 29 | 33 | 23 |
| 30 | 33 | 23 |
| 31 | 33 | 23 |
How January really feels in Ampanihy
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in January is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Ampanihy weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 1st-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 23° | 156 | 14.9 | 13.4 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 33° / 23° | 102 | 12.3 | 12.9 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 32° / 22° | 54 | 8.7 | 12.2 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 31° / 20° | 24 | 4.6 | 11.4 | 5.6 |
| May | 28° / 17° | 11 | 2.3 | 10.8 | 7.6 |
| Jun | 26° / 15° | 5 | 1.3 | 10.5 | 8.7 |
| Jul | 26° / 14° | 5 | 1 | 10.6 | 8.9 |
| Aug | 28° / 15° | 5 | 1.1 | 11.1 | 8.2 |
| Sep | 30° / 17° | 6 | 1.3 | 11.8 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 32° / 19° | 18 | 3.7 | 12.6 | 5.0 |
| Nov | 33° / 20° | 40 | 6.3 | 13.2 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 33° / 22° | 83 | 11.9 | 13.5 | 3.6 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in January, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 42%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 64 |
| Cloudier (%) | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 37 | 36 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 | 37 |
| 2 | 62 | 38 |
| 3 | 62 | 38 |
| 4 | 62 | 38 |
| 5 | 61 | 39 |
| 6 | 60 | 40 |
| 7 | 60 | 40 |
| 8 | 59 | 41 |
| 9 | 58 | 42 |
| 10 | 58 | 42 |
| 11 | 58 | 42 |
| 12 | 56 | 44 |
| 13 | 56 | 44 |
| 14 | 55 | 45 |
| 15 | 55 | 45 |
| 16 | 55 | 45 |
| 17 | 54 | 46 |
| 18 | 54 | 46 |
| 19 | 54 | 46 |
| 20 | 54 | 46 |
| 21 | 55 | 45 |
| 22 | 55 | 45 |
| 23 | 57 | 43 |
| 24 | 57 | 43 |
| 25 | 58 | 42 |
| 26 | 59 | 41 |
| 27 | 61 | 39 |
| 28 | 61 | 39 |
| 29 | 63 | 37 |
| 30 | 63 | 37 |
| 31 | 64 | 36 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Ampanihy gets around 156 mm of rain over 14.9 wet days in January, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 48% and peaks near 51% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43 |
| 2 | 43 |
| 3 | 44 |
| 4 | 44 |
| 5 | 45 |
| 6 | 46 |
| 7 | 46 |
| 8 | 47 |
| 9 | 48 |
| 10 | 48 |
| 11 | 49 |
| 12 | 49 |
| 13 | 50 |
| 14 | 50 |
| 15 | 51 |
| 16 | 51 |
| 17 | 51 |
| 18 | 51 |
| 19 | 51 |
| 20 | 51 |
| 21 | 50 |
| 22 | 50 |
| 23 | 49 |
| 24 | 48 |
| 25 | 48 |
| 26 | 47 |
| 27 | 47 |
| 28 | 46 |
| 29 | 45 |
| 30 | 45 |
| 31 | 45 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the oppressive band about 43% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 84% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Muggy (%) | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 |
| Oppressive (%) | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 13 | 49 | 34 | 0 |
| 2 | 3 | 13 | 49 | 35 | 0 |
| 3 | 3 | 13 | 49 | 35 | 0 |
| 4 | 3 | 13 | 48 | 35 | 0 |
| 5 | 3 | 13 | 48 | 36 | 0 |
| 6 | 3 | 13 | 47 | 36 | 0 |
| 7 | 3 | 13 | 47 | 37 | 0 |
| 8 | 3 | 13 | 46 | 38 | 0 |
| 9 | 3 | 13 | 46 | 38 | 0 |
| 10 | 3 | 13 | 45 | 39 | 0 |
| 11 | 3 | 13 | 43 | 40 | 0 |
| 12 | 3 | 14 | 42 | 41 | 0 |
| 13 | 3 | 14 | 41 | 42 | 0 |
| 14 | 3 | 14 | 39 | 43 | 0 |
| 15 | 3 | 14 | 38 | 44 | 0 |
| 16 | 3 | 14 | 37 | 45 | 0 |
| 17 | 4 | 14 | 36 | 46 | 0 |
| 18 | 4 | 14 | 35 | 46 | 1 |
| 19 | 3 | 14 | 35 | 47 | 1 |
| 20 | 3 | 14 | 35 | 48 | 1 |
| 21 | 3 | 13 | 35 | 48 | 1 |
| 22 | 3 | 13 | 35 | 48 | 1 |
| 23 | 3 | 13 | 35 | 48 | 1 |
| 24 | 3 | 13 | 35 | 48 | 1 |
| 25 | 3 | 13 | 35 | 48 | 1 |
| 26 | 3 | 12 | 36 | 48 | 1 |
| 27 | 2 | 12 | 37 | 48 | 1 |
| 28 | 2 | 12 | 37 | 47 | 1 |
| 29 | 2 | 12 | 38 | 47 | 1 |
| 30 | 2 | 12 | 39 | 46 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 | 12 | 40 | 45 | 1 |
Wind in January
Winds average 12 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 12 | calm |
| 4 | 12 | calm |
| 5 | 12 | calm |
| 6 | 12 | calm |
| 7 | 12 | calm |
| 8 | 12 | calm |
| 9 | 12 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 12 | calm |
| 22 | 12 | calm |
| 23 | 12 | calm |
| 24 | 12 | calm |
| 25 | 12 | calm |
| 26 | 12 | calm |
| 27 | 12 | calm |
| 28 | 12 | calm |
| 29 | 12 | calm |
| 30 | 12 | calm |
| 31 | 12 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 13 h 30 min at the start of January to 13 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 5:19 AM to 5:40 AM, and sunset from 6:49 PM to 6:49 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:40 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:49 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.5 | 5:19 | 6:49 |
| 2 | 13.5 | 5:20 | 6:50 |
| 3 | 13.5 | 5:20 | 6:50 |
| 4 | 13.5 | 5:21 | 6:50 |
| 5 | 13.5 | 5:21 | 6:50 |
| 6 | 13.5 | 5:22 | 6:51 |
| 7 | 13.5 | 5:23 | 6:51 |
| 8 | 13.5 | 5:23 | 6:51 |
| 9 | 13.5 | 5:24 | 6:51 |
| 10 | 13.4 | 5:25 | 6:51 |
| 11 | 13.4 | 5:25 | 6:51 |
| 12 | 13.4 | 5:26 | 6:51 |
| 13 | 13.4 | 5:27 | 6:52 |
| 14 | 13.4 | 5:28 | 6:52 |
| 15 | 13.4 | 5:28 | 6:52 |
| 16 | 13.4 | 5:29 | 6:52 |
| 17 | 13.4 | 5:30 | 6:52 |
| 18 | 13.4 | 5:30 | 6:52 |
| 19 | 13.3 | 5:31 | 6:51 |
| 20 | 13.3 | 5:32 | 6:51 |
| 21 | 13.3 | 5:33 | 6:51 |
| 22 | 13.3 | 5:33 | 6:51 |
| 23 | 13.3 | 5:34 | 6:51 |
| 24 | 13.3 | 5:35 | 6:51 |
| 25 | 13.3 | 5:35 | 6:51 |
| 26 | 13.2 | 5:36 | 6:50 |
| 27 | 13.2 | 5:37 | 6:50 |
| 28 | 13.2 | 5:38 | 6:50 |
| 29 | 13.2 | 5:38 | 6:50 |
| 30 | 13.2 | 5:39 | 6:49 |
| 31 | 13.2 | 5:40 | 6:49 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 6.48 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.72 kWh/m² to a high of 7.07 kWh/m² in November across the year — January's 6.48 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.3 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Ampanihy
In January, Ampanihy sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ampanihy's rainy season runs December–February, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Ampanihy?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Ampanihy.
What to pack for Ampanihy in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Ampanihy sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 15 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Ampanihy in January
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 61 km away) is warmest in February at about 28°C and coldest in July near 23°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) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Warm |
| Mar | 28 | Warm |
| Apr | 26 | Warm |
| May | 25 | Warm |
| Jun | 24 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 23 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 23 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 24 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 24 | Warm |
| Nov | 25 | Warm |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Ampanihy in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ampanihy peaks around January 19 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 5 (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) | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | High | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 5 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Where is Ampanihy?
Ampanihy sits at 24.7°S, 44.7°E, 236 m above sea level, in Madagascar. The nearest listed city is Beloha, 61 km away.
Topography around Ampanihy
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ampanihy.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ampanihy has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 73 m around an average of 232 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 192 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 663 m.
The land around Ampanihy is covered by grassland (42%) and shrubs (41%) within 3 km, shrubs (58%) and grassland (26%) within 16 km, and shrubs (58%) and grassland (26%) 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 Ampanihy (-24.6937°, 44.7458°, elevation 236 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. 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. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).