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Weather & Climate in Mmathete, Botswana
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mmathete enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,980 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,980 ft (1,213 m) |
| Area | 1,707.1 sq mi (4,421.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.3219°N, 25.2691°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Gaborone |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Oct 22, 1995 | 25 km SE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana | M3.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2024 | 53 km ENE of Zeerust, South Africa | M3.8 | 131 km | 9 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 11 km SE of Ramotswa, Botswana | M3.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in |
Mmathete has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 54°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").