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Weather & Climate in Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Butha-Buthe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 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 34.3 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,630 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,630 ft (1,716 m) |
| Area | 837.0 sq mi (2,167.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.7666°N, 28.2494°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa | M4.2 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2001 | 12 km S of Hennenman, South Africa | M4.2 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | 12 km ESE of Virginia, South Africa | M3.6 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 1990 | 6 km E of Virginia, South Africa | M3.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 1994 | 7 km ENE of Virginia, South Africa | M2.5 | 150 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in |
Butha-Buthe has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.4").