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Weather & Climate in Hlotse, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hlotse 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 5,397 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 | 5,397 ft (1,645 m) |
| Area | 2,125.7 sq mi (5,505.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.8719°N, 28.0450°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
50 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Nov 14, 1990 | 7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa | M4.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2016 | 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 5 km NW of Virginia, South Africa | M4.3 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2001 | 12 km S of Hennenman, South Africa | M4.2 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa | M4.2 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 1993 | 2 km E of Virginia, South Africa | M3.7 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Apr 18, 1993 | 1 km E of Virginia, South Africa | M3.7 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | South Africa | M3.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 1993 | 5 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa | M3.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | 12 km ESE of Virginia, South Africa | M3.6 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Oct 14, 1995 | 3 km W of Virginia, South Africa | M3.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 2, 1994 | 2 km E of Virginia, South Africa | M3.4 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 1990 | 6 km E of Virginia, South Africa | M3.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1996 | 3 km NE of Virginia, South Africa | M3.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 1993 | 6 km NNW of Virginia, South Africa | M3.1 | 149 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) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°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) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in |
Hlotse has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.4").