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Makhakhe, Lesotho

Full City Profile

2,486 Population 2/sq mi density
5,591 ft Elevation 1,704 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Makhakhe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,591 ft (1,704 m)
Area1,511.0 sq mi (3,913.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-29.7566°N, 27.5434°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 15, 2017.

Aug 18, 2016 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M4.5 107 km
Sep 15, 2017 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa M4.4 130 km
Jan 27, 2002 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 50 km
Jan 27, 2002 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 25 km
Sep 5, 2016 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 22 km
Jul 31, 1993 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho M3.8 24 km
Feb 8, 1995 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho M3.7 32 km
Aug 21, 1990 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M3.1 144 km
Apr 17, 1993 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.9 82 km
Jun 10, 1993 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.7 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in
July 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 49°F (10°C) 1.0 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
December 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in

Makhakhe has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.5").

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