Weather & Climate in Mazenod, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mazenod 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. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,187 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,187 ft (1,581 m) |
| Area | 277.7 sq mi (719.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.4190°S, 27.5689°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 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 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 31 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa | M4.2 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 59 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 |
Mazenod 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").