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Weather & Climate in Nako, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nako enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,965 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,965 ft (1,818 m) |
| Area | 1,670.6 sq mi (4,326.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.6167°N, 27.7667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 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 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 5 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 5 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 64 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in |
Nako has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 43°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.6").