Artesia, Botswana

Full City Profile

1,871 Population 7/sq mi density

3,110 ft Elevation 948 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

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. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	70.3°F
	30% above US avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,110 ft (948 m)
Area	290.1 sq mi (751.3 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	-24.0124°N, 26.3196°W
Timezone	Africa/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"

52% below US 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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