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Weather & Climate in Shakgwe, Botswana
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shakgwe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,173 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,173 ft (967 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 178/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.1072°N, 27.1521°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Gaborone |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 19, 2002 | 62 km SW of Kalamare, Botswana | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1993 | 22 km W of Mookane, Botswana | M4.3 | 98 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 3.1 in |
Shakgwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 57°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.0").