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Quthing, Lesotho

Quthing · Lesotho

Quthing is a mid-size city in Quthing, Lesotho with a population of 33,910. Elevation: 4,970 ft (1,515 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

33,910 Population 24/sq mi density
4,970 ft Elevation 1,515 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
26.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maseru Timezone

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About Quthing

Quthing Airport is an airport serving the settlement of Quthing, Lesotho.

People

Population33,910
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain26.4 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation4,970 ft (1,515 m)
Population33,910
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation4,970 ft (1,515 m)
Coordinates-30.4000°, 27.7003°
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru
Country🇱🇸 Lesotho
State / ProvinceQuthing
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation26.4 inches (670 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Quthing

Quthing is a mid-size city in Lesotho (Quthing) with a population of 33,910. The city sits at an elevation of 4,970 feet (1,515 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maseru.

Climate in Quthing

Quthing has an average annual temperature of 14°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.5°C), the coldest is Jul (5.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 636 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.5°C / 69°F 7.4° / 32.2° 88.3
Feb 19.7°C / 68°F 7.5° / 31° 63.0
Mar 18.2°C / 65°F 6.5° / 30.1° 56.6
Apr 13.5°C / 56°F 1.6° / 24.9° 69.0
May 10.3°C / 51°F -1.4° / 21.7° 24.3
Jun 6.5°C / 44°F -3.4° / 18.8° 19.2
Jul 5.5°C / 42°F -5.6° / 18.6° 19.1
Aug 8.1°C / 47°F -4.4° / 21.8° 12.9
Sep 12.8°C / 55°F -1.5° / 27.6° 36.6
Oct 16.1°C / 61°F 0.6° / 31.2° 45.2
Nov 18°C / 64°F 4° / 31.8° 77.2
Dec 19.2°C / 67°F 6.5° / 32.2° 125.0
Quthing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,970 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above Lesotho avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,970 ft (1,515 m)
Area1,428.4 sq mi (3,699.6 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates-30.4000°N, 27.7003°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
31% below Lesotho avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

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 90 km
Sep 5, 2016 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 83 km
Jan 27, 2002 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 62 km
Jan 27, 2002 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 60 km
Jul 31, 1993 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho M3.8 82 km
Feb 8, 1995 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho M3.7 49 km
Jan 27, 1994 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa M3.4 126 km
Aug 21, 1990 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M3.1 119 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 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
February 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in Wettest
March 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
May 51°F (10°C) 0.9 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in
July 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
December 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in

Quthing has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Quthing

75+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Moyeni Primary School - - - -
Machotoane Primary School - - - -
Koung-ea-Seaka Primary School - - - -
Tiping Primary School - - - -
Mjanyane Primary School - - - -
Phahameng Primary School - - - -
Moorosi High School - - - -
Pokane Secondary School - - - -
Holy Trinity Primary School - - - -
Holy Trinity High School - - - -
Moiteli A.C.L. School - - - -
Moyeni High School - - - -
Mohapi Primary School - - - -
Mathole Primary School - - - -
Tlhakoaneng Primary School - - - -
Holy Infant Primary School - - - -
Basieng Primary School - - - -
Makatseng Primary School - - - -
Machosa Primary School - - - -
Letsika Primary School - - - -
Zibandayo Primary School - - - -
Kokobe Primary School - - - -
Tele Primary School - - - -
Bolepeletsa Primary School - - - -
Masitise Primary School - - - -
Tsebe R.C. Primary School - - - -
Letlapeng Primary School - - - -
Fika-la-Ts'oene Primary School - - - -
Lithipeng Primary School - - - -
Zibandayo Primary School - - - -
Bolahla-Litau Primary School - - - -
Liqala Primary School - - - -
Mopholosi High School - - - -
Masitise High School - - - -
Thaba-Nt'so Primary School - - - -
Alwynskop Primary School - - - -
Kabi Primary School - - - -
Qomoqomong LEC Primary School - - - -
Holy Trinity Primary School - - - -
Lithipeng Primary School - - - -
Makatseng Primary School - - - -
Pokane Secondary School - - - -
Kabi Primary School - - - -
Letsika Primary School - - - -
Basieng Primary School - - - -
Bolahla-Litau Primary School - - - -
Moiteli A.L.C. School - - - -
Liqala Primary School - - - -
Fika-la-Ts'oene Primary School - - - -
Moyeni High School - - - -
Moyeni Primary School - - - -
Holy Trinity High School - - - -
Masitise High School - - - -
Masitise Primary School - - - -
Leloaleng Technical Institute - - - -
Qomoqomong LEC Primary School - - - -
Mathole Primary School - - - -
Bolepeletsa Primary School - - - -
Tiping Primary School - - - -
Mjanyane Primary School - - - -
Holy Infant Primary School - - - -
Mopholosi High School - - - -
Machosa Primary School - - - -
Hombane A.C.L School (Disused) - - - -
Kokobe Primary School - - - -
Tele Primary School - - - -
Koung-ea-Seaka Primary School - - - -
Tlhakoaneng Primary School - - - -
Mohapi Primary School - - - -
Thaba-Nt'so Primary School - - - -
Tsebe R.C. Primary School - - - -
Phahameng Primary School - - - -
Moorosi High School - - - -
Machotoane Primary School - - - -
Letlapeng Primary School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Quthing

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marketplace

Hotels in Quthing

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kubung Hotel
Kubung Hotel
Mountainside Hotel
Orange River Hotel

Clinics in Quthing

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dilli-Dilli Health Centre
Karabo Family Clinic
LPPA
LS #5211949231

Bus Stations in Quthing

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

LS #337595067

Gas Stations in Quthing

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lower-Moyeni Filling Station
LS #295876546
LS #4138739939
LS #4444579997
LS #446477302

Banks in Quthing

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lesotho PostBank
Standard Lesotho Bank

Ski Resorts Near Quthing

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tiffindell 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Quthing

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barkly East Airport-Small Airport
Kuebunyane Airstrip-Small Airport
Lady Grey Golf Course Airstrip-Small Airport
Lesobeng AirportLESSmall Airport
Maclear Airport-Small Airport
Mafeteng AirportMFCSmall Airport
Mayaputi Game Reserve Airport-Small Airport
Mohale's Hoek Airport-Small Airport
Nkaus AirportNKUSmall Airport
Nohanas Airport-Small Airport
Quthing AirportUTGSmall Airport
Sekakes AirportSKQSmall Airport
Semonkong AirportSOKSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Quthing

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Jehovah's Witnesses
Maria Villa Mission
Maria Villa Mission
Moyeni Parish
St. Saviour RC Mission

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Maseru
Elevation
1,500 m (4,922 ft)

🇱🇸 About Lesotho

Capital Maseru
Population 2,108,132
Area 30,355 km²
GDP (USD) $2,117,962,445
GDP per capita $916
HDI 0.550
Life expectancy 57.4 years
Internet users 48.0%
Urban population 42.7%
Currency LSL (Loti)
Languages English, Sotho
Calling code +266
TLD .ls
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Lesotho

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 11 Moshoeshoe Day Moshoeshoe Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension Day
May 25 Africa Day/ Heroes' Day Africa Day/ Heroes' Day
Jul 17 King Letsie III's Birthday King Letsie III's Birthday
Oct 4 Independence Day Independence Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Quthing

What is the population of Quthing?

Quthing has a population of 33,910 residents and is located in Lesotho. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 1,428.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Quthing?

Quthing 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 44°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.4 inches.

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