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Weather & Climate in Maluti, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maluti enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 49°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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,865 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,865 ft (1,483 m) |
| Area | 2,043.9 sq mi (5,293.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.2621°N, 28.7924°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
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 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 13 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) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in |
Maluti has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 48°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.4").