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Weather & Climate in Mantsebo, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mantsebo 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 5,449 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 | 5,449 ft (1,661 m) |
| Area | 1,670.6 sq mi (4,326.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.4833°N, 27.5167°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 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa | M4.4 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 50 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) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 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) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in |
Mantsebo has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 41°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.4").