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Weather & Climate in Shoshong, Botswana
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shoshong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,530 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,530 ft (1,076 m) |
| Area | 34.6 sq mi (89.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 257/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.0389°N, 26.5100°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Gaborone |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Apr 3, 2017 | 132 km WSW of Moijabana, Botswana | M6.5 | 144 km | 29 km |
| Aug 12, 2017 | 55 km NNE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2017 | 129 km W of Moijabana, Botswana | M4.7 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 62 km SW of Kalamare, Botswana | M4.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1993 | 22 km W of Mookane, Botswana | M4.3 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 120 km W of Moijabana, Botswana | M4.2 | 134 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) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 2.9 in |
Shoshong has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 57°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.0").