Climate - Selebi Phikwe (Botswana)
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The climate of Selebi-Phikwe is sub-tropical semi-arid, tempered by altitude, with a hot, rainy season from November to March and a long dry season from April to October, within which there is a cool period from May to August. In the latter, at night the temperature can drop to the freezing point. During the day, it can get very hot all year round, but especially from October to February.
The city is located in eastern Botswana, at 870 meters (2,855 feet) above sea level.
Selebi Phikwe - Climate data
In Selebi Phikwe, the average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 15.5 °C (59.9 °F), that of the warmest month (November) is of 26.1 °C (79.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.Selebi Phikwe - Average temperatures (2004-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 21 | 31.2 | 26.1 | 70 | 88 | 78.9 |
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| February | 20.5 | 31.2 | 25.8 | 69 | 88 | 78.5 |
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| March | 19 | 29.8 | 24.4 | 66 | 86 | 75.9 |
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| April | 15.4 | 27.8 | 21.6 | 60 | 82 | 70.9 |
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| May | 11 | 26.5 | 18.7 | 52 | 80 | 65.7 |
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| June | 8.3 | 23.9 | 16.1 | 47 | 75 | 61 |
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| July | 7.4 | 23.7 | 15.5 | 45 | 75 | 59.9 |
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| August | 10.8 | 26.9 | 18.9 | 52 | 80 | 66 |
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| September | 14.8 | 29.9 | 22.4 | 59 | 86 | 72.2 |
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| October | 18.2 | 31.3 | 24.7 | 65 | 88 | 76.5 |
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| November | 20.2 | 32 | 26.1 | 68 | 90 | 79 |
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| December | 21 | 31.2 | 26.1 | 70 | 88 | 78.9 |
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| Year | 15.6 | 28.8 | 22.15 | 60.1 | 83.8 | 72 |
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In Selebi Phikwe, precipitation amounts to 410 millimeters (16.1 inches) per year: it is therefore quite scarce. It ranges from 1 mm (0 in) in the driest months (June, July, August) to 95 mm (3.7 in) in the wettest one (January). Here is the average precipitation.Selebi Phikwe - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 95 | 3.7 | 9 |
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| February | 55 | 2.2 | 7 |
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| March | 50 | 2 | 5 |
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| April | 25 | 1 | 4 |
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| May | 4 | 0.2 | 1 |
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| June | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| July | 1 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| August | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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| September | 13 | 0.5 | 2 |
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| October | 25 | 1 | 4 |
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| November | 60 | 2.4 | 7 |
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| December | 80 | 3.1 | 8 |
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| Year | 410 | 16.1 | 48 |
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Selebi Phikwe - Weather by month
Based on the period 2004-2020
In January, the weather in Selebi Phikwe is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.1 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.8 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F) in January 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in January 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
In February, the weather in Selebi Phikwe is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 25.8 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 20.5 °C (69 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F). However, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F) in February 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
In March, the weather in Selebi Phikwe is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.4 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 19 °C (66.2 °F) and a maximum of 29.8 °C (85.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, it dropped to 12 °C (53.6 °F) in March 2009.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in March 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In April, the weather in Selebi Phikwe is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.6 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 15.4 °C (59.7 °F) and a maximum of 27.8 °C (82.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °F) in April 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in April 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In May, the weather in Selebi Phikwe is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.7 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 11 °C (51.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.5 °C (79.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in May 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in May 2005.
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
In June, the weather in Selebi Phikwe is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.1 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 8.3 °C (46.9 °F) and a maximum of 23.9 °C (75.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in June 2014.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in June 2013.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
In July, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Selebi Phikwe is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 15.5 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 7.4 °C (45.2 °F) and a maximum of 23.7 °C (74.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in July 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in July 2008.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In August, the weather in Selebi Phikwe is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.9 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 10.8 °C (51.5 °F) and a maximum of 26.9 °C (80.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F) in August 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in August 2005.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
In September, the weather in Selebi Phikwe is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.4 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 14.8 °C (58.6 °F) and a maximum of 29.9 °C (85.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F) in September 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in September 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
In October, the weather in Selebi Phikwe is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 24.7 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 18.2 °C (64.7 °F) and a maximum of 31.3 °C (88.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54 °F). However, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °F) in October 2011.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).
In November, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Selebi Phikwe is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.1 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 20.2 °C (68.4 °F) and a maximum of 32 °C (89.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F) in November 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in November 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
In December, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Selebi Phikwe is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.1 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.7 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, it dropped to 14 °C (57.2 °F) in December 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (100 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
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