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Fransfontein, Namibia

Full City Profile

655 Population 697/sq mi density
3,612 ft Elevation 1,101 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Fransfontein has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.9°F
31% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,612 ft (1,101 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density697/sq mi
Coordinates-20.2123°N, 15.0147°W
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.6"
75% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.56"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M5.0 on Apr 12, 2022.

Apr 4, 2021 68 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M5.4 57 km
Jul 31, 2009 67 km S of Khorixas, Namibia M5.1 85 km
May 24, 2018 73 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M5.0 62 km
Apr 12, 2022 33 km N of Khorixas, Namibia M5.0 17 km
May 24, 2021 65 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.9 53 km
Mar 24, 2012 57 km WNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.8 59 km
Mar 14, 2018 67 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.8 57 km
May 25, 2018 72 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.8 61 km
Feb 2, 2016 52 km NW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.7 49 km
Feb 3, 2016 47 km WNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.7 46 km
Jun 21, 2021 75 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.3 63 km
May 24, 2018 75 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.2 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 2.2 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in
March 74°F (24°C) 2.6 in Wettest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
November 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in

Fransfontein has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 62°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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