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Weather & Climate in Maputsoe, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maputsoe 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 5,194 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 | 5,194 ft (1,583 m) |
| Area | 2,125.7 sq mi (5,505.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.8866°N, 27.8992°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
110 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Oct 30, 1994 | 6 km S of Welkom, South Africa | M5.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 1992 | 5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 1998 | 14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2019 | 8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa | M4.9 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Nov 14, 1990 | 7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa | M4.8 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 5 km E of Welkom, South Africa | M4.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Mar 1, 2015 | 8 km ESE of Welkom, South Africa | M4.8 | 144 km | 8 km |
| May 19, 1995 | 7 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa | M4.7 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Nov 26, 2013 | 3 km S of Welkom, South Africa | M4.6 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Mar 17, 1990 | 11 km S of Welkom, South Africa | M4.5 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 1991 | 7 km NW of Virginia, South Africa | M4.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2020 | 11 km S of Welkom, South Africa | M4.5 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2019 | 27 km NNW of Theunissen, South Africa | M4.4 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 5 km NW of Virginia, South Africa | M4.3 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa | M4.2 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Oct 5, 2011 | 9 km S of Welkom, South Africa | M4.2 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2001 | 12 km S of Hennenman, South Africa | M4.2 | 125 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) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in |
Maputsoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.4").