Carnarvon, South Africa

Full City Profile

5,785 Population 138/sq mi density

4,098 ft Elevation 1,249 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

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. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	61.0°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	74°F (23°C)
July Average	47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,098 ft (1,249 m)
Area	42.0 sq mi (108.8 km²)
Population Density	138/sq mi
Coordinates	-30.9683°N, 22.1330°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.8"

77% below US 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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