Lentsweletau, Botswana

Full City Profile

6,653 Population 23/sq mi density

3,343 ft Elevation 1,019 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Lentsweletau 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 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	70.1°F
	30% above US avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,343 ft (1,019 m)
Area	290.1 sq mi (751.3 km²)
Population Density	23/sq mi
Coordinates	-24.2486°N, 25.8522°W
Timezone	Africa/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"

54% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.43"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.8 on Mar 2, 2024.

Aug 12, 2017	55 km NNE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana	M4.9	76 km
Apr 19, 2002	62 km SW of Kalamare, Botswana	M4.5	108 km
Feb 10, 1993	22 km W of Mookane, Botswana	M4.3	86 km
Oct 22, 1995	25 km SE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana	M3.9	19 km
Mar 2, 2024	53 km ENE of Zeerust, South Africa	M3.8	143 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	80 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	79°F (26°C)	3.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	78°F (25°C)	3.0 in
March	75°F (24°C)	2.4 in
April	69°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 (21°C)	0.5 in
October	76°F (24°C)	1.5 in
November	77°F (25°C)	2.2 in
December	78°F (26°C)	2.8 in

Lentsweletau has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 57°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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