Sefikeng, Lesotho

Full City Profile

5,119 Population 5/sq mi density
6,329 ft Elevation 1,929 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Sefikeng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation6,329 ft (1,929 m)
Area958.6 sq mi (2,482.7 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates29.2789°S, 27.8077°E
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.76"
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 M4.5 119 km
Jan 27, 2002 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 76 km
Jan 27, 2002 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 64 km
Sep 5, 2016 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 42 km
Mar 20, 2015 25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa M4.2 134 km
Jul 31, 1993 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho M3.8 43 km
Feb 8, 1995 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho M3.7 76 km
Feb 21, 1996 12 km ESE of Virginia, South Africa M3.6 149 km
Apr 17, 1993 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.9 122 km
Jun 10, 1993 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.7 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.8 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in Coldest
July 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in

Sefikeng has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 45°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.4").

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