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Weather & Climate in Mohale's Hoek, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mohale's Hoek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,243 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,243 ft (1,598 m) |
| Area | 2,411.8 sq mi (6,246.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.1514°N, 27.4769°W |
| 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 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa | M4.4 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 53 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in |
Mohale's Hoek has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 46°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.4").