Location & Surroundings
Karakuta is a settlement in Kavango East, Namibia, at 1,026 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rundu, 86 km to the west. The national capital Windhoek is about 625 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Dirico Airport, 20 km away.
Also known as: Karukuta
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
17° 59' 40" S, 20° 34' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 1026 m
- Timezone Africa/Windhoek
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 368 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (NAD)
- Phone Prefix +264
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:56
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Karakuta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karakuta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 35.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 790 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SE (117 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 22.9 | 1.9 | 117 | 23 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.6 | 2.0 | 65 | 32 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 3.0 | 65 | 28 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 27.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.0 | 2.2 | 86 | 12 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 789.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 2.5 | 114 | 19 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 360.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.8 | 2.7 | 98 | 29 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 4.3 | 67 | 27 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 28.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.8 | 2.6 | 35 | 10 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 792.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.2 | 2.8 | 308 | 17 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 355.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 2.1 | 186 | 32 | 1,009.9 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 1.8 | 235 | 31 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 28.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.9 | 3.7 | 274 | 14 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 787.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.4 | 3.5 | 232 | 22 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 351.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karakuta?
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 35.0 C, max wind 3.0 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 Karakuta today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Karakuta?
Local time is 04:56. Time zone: Africa/Windhoek (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karakuta?
Karakuta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karakuta?
DEM 1,026 m.
Where is Karakuta located?
It is at -17.99447, 20.58016 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karakuta in?
It is in Namibia.