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Weather & Climate in Mamathes, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mamathes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 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 34.3 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,774 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,774 ft (1,760 m) |
| Area | 958.6 sq mi (2,482.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.1264°N, 27.8336°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 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 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2001 | 12 km S of Hennenman, South Africa | M4.2 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa | M4.2 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 1993 | 2 km E of Virginia, South Africa | M3.7 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Apr 18, 1993 | 1 km E of Virginia, South Africa | M3.7 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | 12 km ESE of Virginia, South Africa | M3.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 2, 1994 | 2 km E of Virginia, South Africa | M3.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1996 | 3 km NE of Virginia, South Africa | M3.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 1990 | 6 km E of Virginia, South Africa | M3.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Dec 7, 1995 | 6 km NE of Virginia, South Africa | M3.0 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Dec 13, 1995 | 3 km NE of Virginia, South Africa | M2.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Virginia, South Africa | M2.8 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 1990 | 4 km NE of Virginia, South Africa | M2.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Dec 7, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Virginia, South Africa | M2.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in |
Mamathes has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.4").