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. 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 Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)

Geography

Elevation5,640 ft (1,719 m)
Coordinates29.1098°S, 27.9741°E
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

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").

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