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Weather & Climate in Ariamsvlei, Namibia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ariamsvlei enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 6.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,569 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,569 ft (783 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 349/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.1190°N, 19.8361°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 6, 2011 | South Africa | M4.6 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 89 km W of Upington, South Africa | M4.6 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2021 | 102 km ENE of Karasburg, Namibia | M4.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2011 | 88 km WSW of Upington, South Africa | M4.4 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 2011 | 88 km WSW of Upington, South Africa | M4.4 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 41 km SSE of Warmbad, Namibia | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2011 | 91 km WSW of Upington, South Africa | M4.2 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2011 | 85 km WSW of Upington, South Africa | M4.1 | 99 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in |
Ariamsvlei has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 54°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 6.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.0").