Katse, Lesotho

Full City Profile

2,870 Population
6,483 ft Elevation 1,976 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Katse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)

Geography

Elevation6,483 ft (1,976 m)
Coordinates29.3353°S, 28.4800°E
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5.

Aug 18, 2016 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M4.5 87 km
Jan 27, 2002 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 80 km
Jan 27, 2002 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 89 km
Sep 5, 2016 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 80 km
Jul 31, 1993 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho M3.8 78 km
Feb 8, 1995 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho M3.7 98 km
Aug 21, 1990 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M3.1 111 km
Jun 10, 1993 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.7 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
February 58°F (14°C) 4.2 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
June 37°F (3°C) 0.6 in Coldest
July 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in Driest
August 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in

Katse has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in June to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.5").

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