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Weather & Climate in Orapa, Botswana
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Orapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,166 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,166 ft (965 m) |
| Area | 34.6 sq mi (89.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 250/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.3115°N, 25.3764°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Gaborone |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Apr 5, 2017 | 137 km SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2017 | 92 km SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | M5.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2017 | 140 km W of Moijabana, Botswana | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 137 km SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | M4.7 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 136 km W of Moijabana, Botswana | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2017 | 129 km W of Moijabana, Botswana | M4.7 | 143 km | 16 km |
| Apr 3, 2017 | 136 km W of Moijabana, Botswana | M4.6 | 143 km | 15 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 120 km W of Moijabana, Botswana | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2017 | Botswana | M4.0 | 143 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 1.9 in |
Orapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 63°F in July to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.0").