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Weather & Climate in Karasburg, Namibia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Karasburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 4.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,287 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,287 ft (1,002 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density2,869/sq mi
Coordinates-28.0166°N, 18.7480°W
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.9"
87% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.18"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Jun 27, 2021 102 km ENE of Karasburg, Namibia M4.6 103 km 10 km
Mar 11, 1993 41 km SSE of Warmbad, Namibia M4.3 89 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in Warmest
February 78°F (25°C) 1.2 in Wettest
March 74°F (24°C) 1.1 in
April 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in
July 53°F (11°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 62°F (16°C) 0.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in

Karasburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 53°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 4.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.2") and August the driest (0.0").

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