Location & Surroundings
Hamab is a hamlet in Karas Region, Namibia, at 788 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karasburg, 52 km to the west. The national capital Windhoek is about 655 km to the north. The nearest airport is Aggeneys Airport, about 140 km away.
Also known as: Ham River · Hamrivier
Basic Data
- Type railroad siding (RSD)
- a short track parallel to and joining the main track
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 6' 17" S, 19° 16' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 788 m
- Timezone Africa/Windhoek
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 18 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (NAD)
- Phone Prefix +264
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:29
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 12 h 29 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Hamab
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hamab, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 24.7 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 790 W/m2.
Temperature
16.7 C
Wind
4.0 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 16.7 | 4.0 | 57 | 76 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.1 | 6.5 | 94 | 72 | 1,018.3 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 32 | 39.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 3.9 | 89 | 35 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 0 | 790.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 3.8 | 126 | 39 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 379.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 2.5 | 77 | 52 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 5.4 | 24 | 51 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 42.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 7.2 | 15 | 28 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 814.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 5.3 | 32 | 33 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 380.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.3 | 6.9 | 259 | 47 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.7 | 10.3 | 225 | 68 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 42.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 7.8 | 219 | 26 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 821.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.0 | 7.6 | 174 | 49 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 388.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 12.6 | 5.5 | 162 | 44 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hamab?
Now 16.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 24.7 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 790 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Hamab today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in Hamab?
Local time is 08:29. Time zone: Africa/Windhoek (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Hamab?
Hamab is a railroad siding.
What is the elevation of Hamab?
DEM 788 m.
Where is Hamab located?
It is at -28.10480, 19.27027 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hamab in?
It is in Namibia.