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Weather & Climate in Letlhakeng, Botswana
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Letlhakeng has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,527 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,527 ft (1,075 m) |
| Area | 30.6 sq mi (79.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.0944°N, 25.0298°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Gaborone |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 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 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2017 | 124 km NNE of Khudumelapye, Botswana | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 62 km SW of Kalamare, Botswana | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 1995 | 25 km SE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana | M3.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 11 km SE of Ramotswa, Botswana | M3.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in |
Letlhakeng has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 58°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.0").