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Weather & Climate in Okakarara, Namibia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Okakarara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,354 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,354 ft (1,327 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,360/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.5876°N, 17.4594°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 26, 2008 | 70 km N of Okahandja, Namibia | M4.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 68 km NNW of Okahandja, Namibia | M3.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
Okakarara has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 57°F in July to 76°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.0").