Mapoteng, Lesotho

Full City Profile

14,161 Population
5,640 ft Elevation 1,719 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Mapoteng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)

Geography

Elevation5,640 ft (1,719 m)
Coordinates29.1098°S, 27.9741°E
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 18, 2016 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M4.5 126 km
Jan 27, 2002 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 92 km
Jan 27, 2002 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 85 km
Sep 5, 2016 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 65 km
Mar 20, 2015 25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa M4.2 123 km
Jul 24, 2001 12 km S of Hennenman, South Africa M4.2 148 km
Jul 31, 1993 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho M3.8 65 km
Feb 8, 1995 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho M3.7 97 km
Feb 21, 1996 12 km ESE of Virginia, South Africa M3.6 144 km
Apr 17, 1993 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.9 146 km
Jun 10, 1993 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.7 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.8 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.5 in
July 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
November 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
December 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in

Mapoteng has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.4").

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