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Aus, Namibia

Karas Region · Namibia

Aus is a small town in Karas Region, Namibia with a population of 1,263. Elevation: 4,662 ft (1,421 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,263 Population 2/sq mi density
4,662 ft Elevation 1,421 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
4.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Windhoek Timezone

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About Aus

Aus

Aus is a settlement in the ǁKaras Region of southern Namibia. It lies on a railway line and the B4 national road, 230 km (140 mi) west of Keetmanshoop and about 125 km (78 mi) east of Lüderitz and belongs to the ǃNamiǂNûs electoral constituency. Trains from Keetmanshoop now end their journey at the village but formerly continued on to Lüderitz. The settlement is small but has a number of amenities including a hotel, police station, shop and garage. It is located in the Aus Mountains above the plains of the Namib Desert. The climate is usually hot and arid but snow has been recorded in the winter of 1963, and the area features the coldest winters recorded in Namibia.

People

Population1,263
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain4.3 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation4,662 ft (1,421 m)
Population1,263
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation4,662 ft (1,421 m)
Coordinates-26.6656°, 16.2611°
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Country🇳🇦 Namibia
State / ProvinceKaras Region
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation4.3 inches (109 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Aus

Aus is a small town in Namibia (Karas Region) with a population of 1,263. The city sits at an elevation of 4,662 feet (1,421 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.

Aus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 4.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,662 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above Namibia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,662 ft (1,421 m)
Area573.4 sq mi (1,485.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-26.6656°N, 16.2611°W
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.3"
89% below Namibia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Warmest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
March 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in
June 51°F (11°C) 0.2 in
July 49°F (10°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in
September 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in
October 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in

Aus has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 49°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 4.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Aus

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Marmer Primary School - - - -
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Hotels in Aus

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bahnhof Hotel Aus
Geisterschluchthaus
Klein Aus Vista
Klein-Aus Vista Eagle's Nest

Restaurants in Aus

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bahnhof Hotel Aus

Monuments in Aus

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal

Clinics in Aus

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aus Clinic

Train Stations in Aus

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aus
Garub

Gas Stations in Aus

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Namib Garage

Airports Near Aus

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aus Airport-Small Airport
Guibes Landing Strip-Small Airport
Klipdrif Airstrip-Small Airport
Zuuberg Landing Site-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aus

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
N.G. Kerk Aus
St Teresa of the Child Jesus
Zion Church (AME)

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Windhoek
Area
1,485.0 km² (573.2 mi²)
Website
ausnamibia.com

🇳🇦 About Namibia

Capital Windhoek
Population 2,448,255
Area 825,418 km²
GDP (USD) $12,408,271,449
GDP per capita $4,188
HDI 0.665
Life expectancy 67.4 years
Internet users 64.4%
Urban population 50.0%
Currency NAD (Dollar)
Languages Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Calling code +264
TLD .na
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Namibia

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 21 Independence Day Independence Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
May 4 Cassinga Day Cassinga Day
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension Day
May 25 Africa Day Africa Day
May 28 Genocide Remembrance Day Genocide Remembrance Day
Aug 26 Heroes' Day Heroes' Day
Dec 10 Human Rights Day Human Rights Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Day of Goodwill St. Stephen's Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aus

What is the population of Aus?

Aus has a population of 1,263 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 573.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aus?

Aus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.3 inches.

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