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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,194 ft (1,583 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.8866°S, 27.8992°E |
| 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").