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Mohale's Hoek, Lesotho

Full City Profile

46,593 Population 19/sq mi density
5,243 ft Elevation 1,598 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Mohale's Hoek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,243 ft (1,598 m)
Area2,411.8 sq mi (6,246.5 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-30.1514°N, 27.4769°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

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 M4.5 106 km
Sep 15, 2017 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa M4.4 135 km
Jan 27, 2002 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 58 km
Jan 27, 2002 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 44 km
Sep 5, 2016 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 61 km
Jul 31, 1993 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho M3.8 61 km
Feb 8, 1995 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho M3.7 35 km
Aug 21, 1990 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M3.1 140 km
Apr 17, 1993 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.9 84 km
Jun 10, 1993 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.7 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 3.8 in Warmest
February 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
March 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
July 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
November 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
December 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in

Mohale's Hoek has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 46°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.4").

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