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Weather & Climate in Mphaki, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mphaki experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 42°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 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,558 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
42°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,558 ft (1,999 m) |
| Area | 1,428.4 sq mi (3,699.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.1940°N, 28.1297°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 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 107 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) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 42°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in |
Mphaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 42°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.6").