Location & Surroundings
Benara is a river in Sofia, Madagascar, at 775 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bealanana, 38 km to the north. The national capital Antananarivo is about 470 km to the south. The nearest airport is Ambalabe Airport, 87 km away.
Overview
Benara is natural watercourse in Mahajanga Province, Madagascar.
It is located in Mahajanga Province, Madagascar.
Basic Data
- Country Madagascar
- Located in Mahajanga Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 53' 0" S, 48° 48' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 775 m
- Timezone Indian/Antananarivo
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 19 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Ariary (MGA)
- Phone Prefix +261
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:07
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Weather in Benara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 29.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 926 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
3.2 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,020.0 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 21.9 | 3.2 | 106 | 49 | 1,020.0 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.4 | 4.4 | 141 | 29 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 926.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.2 | 2.0 | 101 | 96 | 1,021.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 66 | 110.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.7 | 1.5 | 89 | 89 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 2.1 | 117 | 43 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 237.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.7 | 3.5 | 181 | 22 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 946.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.1 | 0.8 | 114 | 78 | 1,020.4 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 60 | 103.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.7 | 0.4 | 23 | 93 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.3 | 1.2 | 120 | 42 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 219.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.9 | 3.5 | 240 | 32 | 1,013.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 86 | 853.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.9 | 1.5 | 169 | 88 | 1,020.4 | 3.83 / 3.86 | 77 | 32.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.5 | 0.5 | 89 | 96 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.9 | 2.2 | 109 | 59 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 5 | 234.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benara?
Now 21.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 29.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 926 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 Benara today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Benara?
Local time is 20:07. Time zone: Indian/Antananarivo (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Benara?
Benara is a stream.
What is the elevation of Benara?
DEM 775 m.
Where is Benara located?
It is at -14.88333, 48.80000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benara in?
It is in Madagascar.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry