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Weather & Climate in Sesfontein, Namibia

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

Sesfontein has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 5.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,113 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,113 ft (644 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density308/sq mi
Coordinates-19.1228°N, 13.6205°W
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.3"
86% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.69"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.

Apr 4, 2021 68 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M5.4 134 km 6 km
May 24, 2018 73 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M5.0 131 km 10 km
May 24, 2021 65 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.9 142 km 10 km
Mar 24, 2012 57 km WNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.8 147 km 10 km
Mar 14, 2018 67 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.8 133 km 11 km
May 25, 2018 72 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.8 131 km 10 km
Feb 2, 2016 52 km NW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.7 145 km 12 km
Jun 21, 2021 75 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.3 132 km 10 km
May 24, 2018 75 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.2 131 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) 1.2 in
February 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in
March 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest
December 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in

Sesfontein has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 66°F in July to 77°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 5.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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