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Artesia, Botswana

Kgatleng · Botswana

Artesia is a small town in Kgatleng, Botswana with a population of 1,871. Elevation: 3,110 ft (948 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

1,871 Population 7/sq mi density
3,110 ft Elevation 948 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
18.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Gaborone Timezone

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About Artesia

Artisia, also known as Mosomane or Artesia, is a village in Kgatleng District of Botswana. It is located around 55 km north of Mochudi, along the Gaborone-Mahalapye road. The population was 1,462 in 2001 census.

People

Population1,871
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain18.1 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation3,110 ft (948 m)
Population1,871
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation3,110 ft (948 m)
Coordinates-24.0124°, 26.3196°
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone
Country🇧🇼 Botswana
State / ProvinceKgatleng
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation18.1 inches (460 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Artesia

Artesia is a small town in Botswana (Kgatleng) with a population of 1,871. The city sits at an elevation of 3,110 feet (948 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Gaborone.

Artesia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,110 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above Botswana avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,110 ft (948 m)
Area290.1 sq mi (751.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-24.0124°N, 26.3196°W
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"
52% below Botswana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 12, 2017.

Aug 12, 2017 55 km NNE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana M4.9 78 km
Apr 19, 2002 62 km SW of Kalamare, Botswana M4.5 81 km
Feb 10, 1993 22 km W of Mookane, Botswana M4.3 37 km
Oct 22, 1995 25 km SE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana M3.9 68 km
Jul 28, 1991 56 km WNW of Maile, South Africa M3.6 143 km
Jun 8, 1990 11 km SE of Ramotswa, Botswana M3.3 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 76°F (25°C) 1.5 in
November 78°F (25°C) 2.3 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in

Artesia has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 57°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Train Stations in Artesia

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Artesia

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sir Seretse Khama International AirportGBELarge Airport
Batavia AirportSmall Airport
Madikwe East AirportSmall Airport
Matsieng AerodromeSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Gaborone

🇧🇼 About Botswana

Capital Gaborone
Population 2,254,126
Area 600,370 km²
GDP (USD) $19,411,266,967
GDP per capita $7,826
HDI 0.708
Life expectancy 69.2 years
Internet users 81.4%
Urban population 67.0%
Currency BWP (Pula)
Languages English, Tswana
Calling code +267
TLD .bw
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Botswana

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension Day
Jul 1 Sir Seretse Khama Day Sir Seretse Khama Day
Jul 20 Presidents' Day Presidents' Day
Sep 30 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 1 Botswana Day holiday Botswana Day holiday
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Artesia

What is the population of Artesia?

Artesia has a population of 1,871 residents and is located in Botswana. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 290.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Artesia?

Artesia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.1 inches.

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