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Weather & Climate in Karibib, Namibia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karibib enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 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 9.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,934 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,934 ft (1,199 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,890/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.9355°N, 15.8565°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 31, 2009 | 67 km S of Khorixas, Namibia | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 70 km N of Okahandja, Namibia | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 68 km NNW of Okahandja, Namibia | M3.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2019 | 24 km ENE of Karibib, Namibia | M3.5 | 22 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) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
Karibib has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 62°F in June to 77°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.0").