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Weather & Climate in Fransfontein, Namibia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 9.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,612 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,612 ft (1,101 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 697/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.2123°N, 15.0147°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 4, 2021 | 68 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia | M5.4 | 57 km | 6 km |
| Jul 31, 2009 | 67 km S of Khorixas, Namibia | M5.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2018 | 73 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia | M5.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 33 km N of Khorixas, Namibia | M5.0 | 17 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2021 | 65 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia | M4.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 57 km WNW of Khorixas, Namibia | M4.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2018 | 67 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia | M4.8 | 57 km | 11 km |
| May 25, 2018 | 72 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia | M4.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2016 | 52 km NW of Khorixas, Namibia | M4.7 | 49 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 2016 | 47 km WNW of Khorixas, Namibia | M4.7 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 75 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia | M4.3 | 63 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2018 | 75 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia | M4.2 | 63 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").