Phamong, Lesotho

Full City Profile

8,402 Population
5,499 ft Elevation 1,676 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Phamong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)

Geography

Elevation5,499 ft (1,676 m)
Coordinates30.2481°S, 27.8014°E
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 18, 2016 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M4.5 76 km
Jan 27, 2002 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 40 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 66 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 32 km
Jan 27, 1994 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa M3.4 125 km
Aug 21, 1990 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M3.1 108 km
Apr 17, 1993 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.9 117 km
Jun 10, 1993 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.7 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Wettest
March 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.8 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in
July 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in
September 56°F (14°C) 1.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in

Phamong has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 45°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.4").

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