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Carnarvon, South Africa

Northern Cape · South Africa

Carnarvon is a small city in Northern Cape, South Africa with a population of 5,785. Elevation: 4,098 ft (1,249 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

5,785 Population 138/sq mi density
4,098 ft Elevation 1,249 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
8.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Carnarvon

Carnarvon

Carnarvon is a small town in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.

People

Population5,785
Density138/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain8.8 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation4,098 ft (1,249 m)
Population5,785
Population Density138 / sq mi
Elevation4,098 ft (1,249 m)
Coordinates-30.9683°, 22.1330°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorthern Cape
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation8.8 inches (223 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Carnarvon

Carnarvon is a small city in South Africa (Northern Cape) with a population of 5,785. The city sits at an elevation of 4,098 feet (1,249 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Carnarvon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 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 8.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,098 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above South Africa avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,098 ft (1,249 m)
Area42.0 sq mi (108.8 km²)
Population Density138/sq mi
Coordinates-30.9683°N, 22.1330°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.8"
77% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.73"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Dec 31, 1994.

Dec 31, 1994 50 km ENE of Brandvlei, South Africa M4.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Warmest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
March 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
June 47°F (9°C) 0.3 in
July 47°F (8°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
November 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in

Carnarvon has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 47°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Carnarvon

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Carnarvon High School
Carel van Zyl Primêre Skool
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Radio Stations near Carnarvon

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Carnarvon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
De Zaal

Hotels in Carnarvon

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carnarvon Hotel

Train Stations in Carnarvon

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carnarvon

Gas Stations in Carnarvon

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ZA #2839915985

Banks in Carnarvon

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABSA

Golf Courses in Carnarvon

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carnarvon Golf Club

Airports Near Carnarvon

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carnarvon AirportSmall Airport
SKA SA Karoo Landing StripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Carnarvon

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office - Carnarvon

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carnarvon

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
AGS Carnarvon

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,309 m (4,295 ft)
Area
108.8 km² (42.0 mi²)
Founded
1853
Postal Code
8925

🇿🇦 About South Africa

Capital Pretoria
Population 57,779,622
Area 1,219,912 km²
GDP (USD) $381,440,724,491
GDP per capita $6,034
HDI 0.717
Life expectancy 66.1 years
Internet users 75.7%
Urban population 63.6%
Currency ZAR (Rand)
Languages Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Vend...
Calling code +27
TLD .za
Driving side left

Public Holidays in South Africa

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 21 Human Rights Day Human Rights Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Family Day Family Day
Apr 27 Freedom Day Freedom Day
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
Jun 16 Youth Day Youth Day
Aug 10 National Women's Day National Women's Day
Sep 24 Heritage Day Heritage Day
Dec 16 Day of Reconciliation Day of Reconciliation
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Day of Goodwill St. Stephen's Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carnarvon

What is the population of Carnarvon?

Carnarvon has a population of 5,785 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 138 people per square mile, spread across 42.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Carnarvon?

Carnarvon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.8 inches.

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