Location & Surroundings
Benara is a settlement in Sofia, Madagascar, at 869 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bealanana, 38 km to the north. The national capital Antananarivo is about 465 km to the south. The nearest airport is Ambalabe Airport, 81 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
14° 53' 0" S, 48° 45' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 869 m
- Timezone Indian/Antananarivo
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Ariary (MGA)
- Phone Prefix +261
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:59
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Benara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 27.7 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 952 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
4.9 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,019.8 hPa
Clouds
15 %
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 | 21.6 | 4.9 | 102 | 48 | 1,019.8 | - / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 5.2 | 122 | 32 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 952.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.2 | 2.8 | 98 | 91 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 129.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.4 | 2.2 | 88 | 91 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 3.4 | 104 | 49 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 227.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.7 | 4.3 | 144 | 29 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 947.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.2 | 1.9 | 92 | 96 | 1,021.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 42 | 119.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.5 | 2.2 | 92 | 88 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.4 | 2.5 | 102 | 39 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 239.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.6 | 3.9 | 198 | 23 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 948.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.4 | 1.1 | 160 | 78 | 1,020.8 | 0.80 / 0.80 | 2 | 60.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.9 | 0.1 | 86 | 95 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.9 | 1.4 | 139 | 46 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 237.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benara?
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 27.7 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 952 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 05:23 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Benara?
Local time is 18:59. Time zone: Indian/Antananarivo (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Benara?
Benara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benara?
DEM 869 m.
Where is Benara located?
It is at -14.88333, 48.75000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benara in?
It is in Madagascar.