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Weather & Climate in Katse, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Katse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,483 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
37°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,483 ft (1,976 m) |
| Area | 2,578.0 sq mi (6,677.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.3353°N, 28.4800°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Aug 18, 2016 | 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M4.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 140 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 42°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in |
Katse has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in June to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.5").