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Weather & Climate in Kolo, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kolo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 33.9 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,516 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,516 ft (1,986 m) |
| Area | 1,670.6 sq mi (4,326.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.6888°N, 27.6875°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 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa | M4.4 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 7 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 55 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 3.3 in |
Kolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 41°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.5").