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Weather & Climate in Mapoteng, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mapoteng 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 5,640 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 | 5,640 ft (1,719 m) |
| Area | 958.6 sq mi (2,482.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.1098°N, 27.9741°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 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 | 126 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 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa | M4.2 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2001 | 12 km S of Hennenman, South Africa | M4.2 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | 12 km ESE of Virginia, South Africa | M3.6 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 111 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 |
Mapoteng 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").