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Weather & Climate in Mokhotlong, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mokhotlong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,221 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,221 ft (2,201 m) |
| Area | 2,017.6 sq mi (5,225.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.2894°N, 29.0675°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 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 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 108 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in |
Mokhotlong has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in June to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.4").