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Mount Moorosi, Lesotho
Quthing · Lesotho
Mount Moorosi is a small city in Quthing, Lesotho with a population of 6,992. Elevation: 5,322 ft (1,622 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mount Moorosi
Mount Moorosi is a mountain in the Drakensberg mountain range on the banks of the Orange River in southern Lesotho. It acquired the name Moorosi's Mountain after Moorosi, the Chief of a local tribe, who, after committing acts deemed to hostile to the Cape Colonial administration, fortified himself on the mountain. A Royal Engineer who was posted to the mountain after the siege began stated that: "Moorosi's Mountain is an isolated kopje, rising steeply on the south bank of the Orange River, about 1,500 feet, and connected with the range on the south by a low narrow nek."
People
Climate
| Population | 6,992 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,322 ft (1,622 m) |
| Coordinates | -30.2731°, 27.8708° |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
| Country | 🇱🇸 Lesotho |
| State / Province | Quthing |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.4 inches (670 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mount Moorosi
Mount Moorosi is a small city in Lesotho (Quthing) with a population of 6,992. The city sits at an elevation of 5,322 feet (1,622 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maseru.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above Lesotho avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,322 ft (1,622 m) |
| Area | 1,428.4 sq mi (3,699.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.2731°N, 27.8708°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in |
Mount Moorosi has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 45°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.5").
Schools in Mount Moorosi
44 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nking Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sekhonyana Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mohlakoana Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sebapala Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Koali Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| 'Maseribane High School | — | — | — | — |
| Sempe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Moseneke Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Thaha Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sebapala Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ntsoepa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Gabriel's Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Qiqita Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokotjomela Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Malibe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mapheelle Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Fika-le-Mahloana Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ponts'eng Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Gabriel's Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tosing Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Fakele Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lekoro Community School | — | — | — | — |
| Fika-le-Mahloana Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sebapala Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bolula Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mapheelle Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mohlakoana Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nking Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Koali Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Qiqita Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokotjomela Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Malibe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ntsoepa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sekhonyana Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ponts'eng Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sempe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Gabriel's Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Gabriel's Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tosing Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sebapala Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Thaha Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Fakele Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lekoro Community School | — | — | — | — |
| Bolula Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Mount Moorosi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Clinics in Mount Moorosi
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mount Moorosi
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Mount Moorosi
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffindell | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Mount Moorosi
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barkly East Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kuebunyane Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lady Grey Golf Course Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lesobeng Airport | LES | Small Airport |
| Mafeteng Airport | MFC | Small Airport |
| Mantsonyane Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mayaputi Game Reserve Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mohale's Hoek Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nkaus Airport | NKU | Small Airport |
| Nohanas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quthing Airport | UTG | Small Airport |
| Sekakes Airport | SKQ | Small Airport |
| Semonkong Airport | SOK | Small Airport |
| Tebellong Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mount Moorosi
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mt Moorosi Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mount Moorosi
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Matthews |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Lesotho
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Mount Moorosi?
Mount Moorosi has a population of 6,992 residents and is located in Lesotho. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,428.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mount Moorosi?
Mount Moorosi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.4 inches.