Lobatse, Botswana

Full City Profile

29,772 Population 1,987/sq mi density

3,907 ft Elevation 1,191 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Lobatse enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	66.3°F
	23% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,907 ft (1,191 m)
Area	15.0 sq mi (38.8 km²)
Population Density	1,987/sq mi
Coordinates	-25.2244°N, 25.6773°W
Timezone	Africa/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.5"

75% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.82"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 22, 1995	25 km SE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana	M3.9	117 km
Mar 2, 2024	53 km ENE of Zeerust, South Africa	M3.8	91 km
Jul 28, 1991	56 km WNW of Maile, South Africa	M3.6	110 km
Jun 8, 1990	11 km SE of Ramotswa, Botswana	M3.3	39 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
February	74°F (23°C)	3.1 in
March	71°F (22°C)	2.7 in
April	65°F (18°C)	1.4 in
May	58°F (14°C)	0.4 in
June	52°F (11°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
July	53°F (12°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	57°F (14°C)	0.2 in
September	65°F (18°C)	0.6 in
October	71°F (22°C)	1.7 in
November	73°F (23°C)	2.6 in
December	74°F (24°C)	3.0 in	Warmest

Lobatse has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in June to 74°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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