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Teyateyaneng, Lesotho

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27,272 Population 28/sq mi density
5,554 ft Elevation 1,693 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Teyateyaneng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,554 ft (1,693 m)
Area958.6 sq mi (2,482.7 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates-29.1472°N, 27.7490°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 5, 2016.

Nov 14, 1990 7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa M4.8 148 km
Aug 18, 2016 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M4.5 134 km
Jan 27, 2002 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 92 km
Jan 27, 2002 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 78 km
Sep 5, 2016 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 57 km
Jul 19, 2016 5 km NW of Virginia, South Africa M4.3 150 km
Jul 24, 2001 12 km S of Hennenman, South Africa M4.2 138 km
Mar 20, 2015 25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa M4.2 118 km
Jul 31, 1993 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho M3.8 58 km
Sep 7, 1993 2 km E of Virginia, South Africa M3.7 143 km
Apr 18, 1993 1 km E of Virginia, South Africa M3.7 143 km
Feb 8, 1995 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho M3.7 91 km
Feb 21, 1996 12 km ESE of Virginia, South Africa M3.6 134 km
Sep 20, 1993 5 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa M3.6 147 km
Oct 14, 1995 3 km W of Virginia, South Africa M3.5 147 km
Jan 2, 1994 2 km E of Virginia, South Africa M3.4 143 km
Feb 24, 1996 3 km NE of Virginia, South Africa M3.1 145 km
Aug 8, 1990 6 km E of Virginia, South Africa M3.1 141 km
Dec 7, 1995 6 km NE of Virginia, South Africa M3.0 147 km
Apr 17, 1993 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.9 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
March 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.8 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.5 in Coldest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
November 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in

Teyateyaneng has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 45°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.4").

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