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The climate of Tshane is
arid sub-tropical, 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 a few degrees below freezing. During the day, it can get very hot from September to April.
The small town is located in southwestern Botswana, in the Kalahari desert, at 1,100 meters (3,600 feet) above sea level.
Tshane - Climate data
In Tshane, the
average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 15.1 °C (59.1 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 27.3 °C (81.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Tshane - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 21 | 33 | 27 | 69 | 92 | 80.6 |
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| February | 21 | 34 | 27.3 | 70 | 93 | 81.1 |
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| March | 19 | 32 | 25.2 | 65 | 90 | 77.4 |
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| April | 15 | 30 | 22.4 | 59 | 86 | 72.4 |
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| May | 10 | 26 | 18 | 49 | 80 | 64.4 |
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| June | 6 | 24 | 15.1 | 43 | 75 | 59.2 |
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| July | 6 | 24 | 15.1 | 44 | 75 | 59.1 |
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| August | 8 | 26 | 17.3 | 47 | 79 | 63.1 |
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| September | 12 | 30 | 21 | 54 | 86 | 69.8 |
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| October | 18 | 33 | 25.4 | 64 | 92 | 77.7 |
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| November | 19 | 33 | 26 | 66 | 92 | 78.7 |
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| December | 20 | 33 | 26.6 | 68 | 92 | 79.8 |
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| Year | 14.4 | 29.9 | 22.15 | 58 | 85.8 | 72 |
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In Tshane,
precipitation amounts to 350 millimeters (13.8 inches) per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from 1 mm (0 in) in the driest months (July, August) to 75 mm (3 in) in the wettest one (January). Here is the average precipitation.
Tshane - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 75 | 3 | 9 |
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| February | 70 | 2.8 | 8 |
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| March | 60 | 2.4 | 6 |
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| April | 35 | 1.4 | 5 |
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| May | 8 | 0.3 | 2 |
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| June | 3 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| July | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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| August | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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| September | 4 | 0.2 | 1 |
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| October | 20 | 0.8 | 4 |
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| November | 35 | 1.4 | 6 |
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| December | 35 | 1.4 | 7 |
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| Year | 350 | 13.8 | 49 |
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Tshane - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the weather in Tshane is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 20.8 °C (69.4 °F) and a maximum of 33.2 °C (91.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F) in January 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, it reached 40.6 °C (105.1 °F) in January 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
February, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Tshane is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 27.3 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 20.9 °C (69.5 °F) and a maximum of 33.7 °C (92.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10.8 °C (51.4 °F) in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, it reached 40.2 °C (104.4 °F) in February 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
March, the weather in Tshane is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.2 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 18.5 °C (65.3 °F) and a maximum of 32 °C (89.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10.2 °C (50.4 °F) in March 2000.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 40.4 °C (104.7 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
In
April, the weather in Tshane 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 14.9 °C (58.8 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F) in April 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in April 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
May, the weather in Tshane is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.0 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 9.6 °C (49.3 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to -2.5 °C (27.5 °F) in May 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F). However, it reached 33.8 °C (92.8 °F) in May 1998.
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In
June, the weather in Tshane is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 15.1 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 6.2 °C (43.1 °F) and a maximum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30.5 °F). However, it dropped to -4.7 °C (23.5 °F) in June 2007.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 30.1 °C (86.2 °F) in June 1998.
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In
July, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Tshane is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 15.1 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 6.5 °C (43.6 °F) and a maximum of 23.7 °C (74.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (30.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6.5 °C (20.3 °F) in July 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 33.5 °C (92.3 °F) in July 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 31%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
August, the weather in Tshane is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 17.3 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 8.2 °C (46.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3 °C (26.6 °F) in August 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °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 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 27%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
In
September, the weather in Tshane is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.0 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 12 °C (53.6 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, it dropped to 0.5 °C (32.9 °F) in September 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in September 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 25%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
In
October, the weather in Tshane is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.4 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 17.7 °C (63.9 °F) and a maximum of 33.1 °C (91.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2.7 °C (36.9 °F) in October 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in October 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 27%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
In
November, the weather in Tshane is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.0 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 18.6 °C (65.6 °F) and a maximum of 33.3 °C (91.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.2 °C (41.4 °F) in November 2017.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, it reached 39.9 °C (103.8 °F) in November 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 34%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
In
December, the weather in Tshane is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.6 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.7 °F) and a maximum of 33.3 °C (92 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (57.5 °F). However, it dropped to 9.4 °C (48.9 °F) in December 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F). However, it reached 40.6 °C (105.1 °F) in December 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).