Quthing, Lesotho

Full City Profile

15,000 Population 11/sq mi density
4,970 ft Elevation 1,515 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)

Geography

Elevation4,970 ft (1,515 m)
Area1,428.4 sq mi (3,699.6 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates30.4000°S, 27.7003°E
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
31% below US 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 (19°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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