Maseru, Lesotho

Full City Profile

359,753 Population 6,752/sq mi density

5,092 ft Elevation 1,552 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Maseru experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)

Annual Average	53.9°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days	347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,092 ft (1,552 m)
Area	53.3 sq mi (138.0 km²)
Population Density	6,752/sq mi
Coordinates	-29.3167°N, 27.4833°W
Timezone	Africa/Maseru

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"

11% below US avg

Snowfall 3.9"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.57"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 15, 2017.

Nov 14, 1990	7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.8	149 km
Aug 18, 2016	10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho	M4.5	138 km
Sep 15, 2017	58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa	M4.4	129 km
Jan 27, 2002	43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho	M4.3	87 km
Jan 27, 2002	25 km S of Nako, Lesotho	M4.3	66 km
Sep 5, 2016	4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho	M4.3	45 km
Jul 24, 2001	12 km S of Hennenman, South Africa	M4.2	144 km
Mar 20, 2015	25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa	M4.2	132 km
Jul 31, 1993	5 km S of Nako, Lesotho	M3.8	48 km
Feb 8, 1995	35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho	M3.7	77 km
Apr 18, 1993	1 km E of Virginia, South Africa	M3.7	147 km
Sep 7, 1993	2 km E of Virginia, South Africa	M3.7	147 km
Feb 21, 1996	12 km ESE of Virginia, South Africa	M3.6	139 km
Sep 20, 1993	5 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa	M3.6	149 km
Oct 14, 1995	3 km W of Virginia, South Africa	M3.5	150 km
Jan 2, 1994	2 km E of Virginia, South Africa	M3.4	147 km
Feb 24, 1996	3 km NE of Virginia, South Africa	M3.1	149 km
Aug 8, 1990	6 km E of Virginia, South Africa	M3.1	145 km
Dec 13, 1995	3 km NE of Virginia, South Africa	M2.9	149 km
Apr 17, 1993	52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho	M2.9	93 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	63°F (17°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
February	68°F (20°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
March	65°F (18°C)	3.6 in
April	58°F (15°C)	2.2 in
May	51°F (10°C)	0.9 in
June	45°F (7°C)	0.5 in
July	41°F (5°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
August	49°F (10°C)	0.8 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.2 in
October	62°F (17°C)	2.8 in
November	65°F (18°C)	3.4 in
December	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in

Maseru has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.4").

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