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Weather & Climate in Khorixas, Namibia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khorixas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 7.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,054 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,054 ft (931 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,030/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.3771°N, 14.9620°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 | 69 km | 6 km |
| Jul 31, 2009 | 67 km S of Khorixas, Namibia | M5.1 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2018 | 73 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia | M5.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 33 km N of Khorixas, Namibia | M5.0 | 35 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2021 | 65 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia | M4.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 57 km WNW of Khorixas, Namibia | M4.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2018 | 67 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia | M4.8 | 69 km | 11 km |
| May 25, 2018 | 72 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia | M4.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2016 | 52 km NW of Khorixas, Namibia | M4.7 | 53 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 2016 | 47 km WNW of Khorixas, Namibia | M4.7 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 75 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia | M4.3 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2018 | 75 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia | M4.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in |
Khorixas has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 64°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.0").