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Weather & Climate in Mafeteng, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mafeteng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,476 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,476 ft (1,669 m) |
| Area | 1,511.0 sq mi (3,913.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.8230°N, 27.2374°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 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 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa | M4.4 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 11 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in |
Mafeteng has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 44°F in July to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.4").