Location & Surroundings
Ankaranka is a settlement in Melaky, Madagascar, at 236 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Antsalova, 71 km to the south. The national capital Antananarivo is about 315 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ankisatra Tsimiro Airport, 49 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
18° 2' 0" S, 44° 41' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 236 m
- Timezone Indian/Antananarivo
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Ariary (MGA)
- Phone Prefix +261
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:52
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ankaranka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ankaranka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 33.5 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 835 W/m2.
Temperature
31.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (74 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 31.7 | 1.0 | 74 | 49 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.5 | 6.8 | 234 | 40 | 1,010.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 64 | 835.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 2.1 | 297 | 66 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 91.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 0.8 | 57 | 73 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.5 | 1.4 | 60 | 43 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 216.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.8 | 6.0 | 263 | 31 | 1,010.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 53 | 921.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.4 | 2.8 | 246 | 73 | 1,016.7 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 62 | 102.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 2.6 | 174 | 74 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.8 | 3.3 | 192 | 31 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 222.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.6 | 8.0 | 239 | 28 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 952.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 3.0 | 204 | 74 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 163.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 1.1 | 137 | 71 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.9 | 4.6 | 41 | 41 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 220.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ankaranka?
Now 31.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 33.5 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 835 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ankaranka today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 39m.
What is the local time in Ankaranka?
Local time is 17:52. Time zone: Indian/Antananarivo (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Ankaranka?
Ankaranka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ankaranka?
DEM 236 m.
Where is Ankaranka located?
It is at -18.03333, 44.68333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ankaranka in?
It is in Madagascar.