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Weather & Climate in Gaphatshwe, Botswana
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gaphatshwe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,314 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 69.9°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,314 ft (1,010 m) |
| Area | 27.8 sq mi (72.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.5739°N, 25.8342°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Gaborone |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Aug 12, 2017 | 55 km NNE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 62 km SW of Kalamare, Botswana | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1993 | 22 km W of Mookane, Botswana | M4.3 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Oct 22, 1995 | 25 km SE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana | M3.9 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2024 | 53 km ENE of Zeerust, South Africa | M3.8 | 115 km | 9 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 56 km WNW of Maile, South Africa | M3.6 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 11 km SE of Ramotswa, Botswana | M3.3 | 44 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 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 | 56°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 2.8 in |
Gaphatshwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 56°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.0").