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Pitseng, Botswana

Ngwaketsi · Botswana

Pitseng is a small town in Ngwaketsi, Botswana with a population of 1,526. Elevation: 4,058 ft (1,237 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

1,526 Population 50/sq mi density
4,058 ft Elevation 1,237 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
15.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Gaborone Timezone

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About Pitseng

Pitseng is a community council located in the Leribe District of Lesotho. The population in 2006 was 18,948.

People

Population1,526
Density50/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain15.8 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation4,058 ft (1,237 m)
Population1,526
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation4,058 ft (1,237 m)
Coordinates-24.6892°, 25.0454°
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone
Country🇧🇼 Botswana
State / ProvinceNgwaketsi
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation15.8 inches (401 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pitseng

Pitseng is a small town in Botswana (Ngwaketsi) with a population of 1,526. The city sits at an elevation of 4,058 feet (1,237 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Gaborone.

Pitseng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,058 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Botswana avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,058 ft (1,237 m)
Area30.6 sq mi (79.2 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates-24.6892°N, 25.0454°W
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.8"
58% below Botswana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 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 M4.9 142 km
Oct 22, 1995 25 km SE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana M3.9 86 km
Jun 8, 1990 11 km SE of Ramotswa, Botswana M3.3 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
April 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in
May 62°F (16°C) 0.3 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in
July 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in
December 76°F (25°C) 2.3 in

Pitseng has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 56°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Clinics in Pitseng

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BW #1383479898
Ralekgetho Health Post

Airports Near Pitseng

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jwaneng AirportJWAMedium Airport
Goodhope AirportSmall Airport
Kanye AirportSmall Airport
Thebephatshwa AirportSmall 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 Pitseng

What is the population of Pitseng?

Pitseng has a population of 1,526 residents and is located in Botswana. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 30.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pitseng?

Pitseng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.8 inches.

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