All Countries
Weather & Climate in Ketane, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ketane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,755 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,755 ft (1,754 m) |
| Area | 2,411.8 sq mi (6,246.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.0730°N, 27.8588°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 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 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 15 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 77 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in |
Ketane has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 45°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.5").