Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho

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5,423 Population
7,316 ft Elevation 2,230 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Thaba-Tseka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)

Geography

Elevation7,316 ft (2,230 m)
Coordinates29.5220°S, 28.6084°E
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 18, 2016 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M4.5 66 km
Jan 27, 2002 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 73 km
Jan 27, 2002 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 89 km
Sep 5, 2016 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 85 km
Jul 31, 1993 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho M3.8 83 km
Feb 8, 1995 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho M3.7 95 km
Jan 27, 1994 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa M3.4 144 km
Aug 21, 1990 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M3.1 87 km
Jun 10, 1993 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
May 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
June 39°F (4°C) 0.5 in Coldest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
December 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in

Thaba-Tseka has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in June to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.4").

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