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Weather & Climate in Katutura, Namibia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Katutura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 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 14.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,348 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,348 ft (1,630 m) |
| Area | 86.8 sq mi (224.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 245/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.5231°N, 17.0603°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Dec 23, 1992 | 58 km SE of Rehoboth, Namibia | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 70 km N of Okahandja, Namibia | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 68 km NNW of Okahandja, Namibia | M3.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 41 km SE of Rehoboth, Namibia | M3.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2019 | 24 km ENE of Karibib, Namibia | M3.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
Katutura has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 56°F in July to 74°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.0").