Weather & Climate in Pitseng, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pitseng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,148 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,148 ft (1,874 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.0070°S, 28.2133°E |
| 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 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa | M4.2 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 136 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) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in |
Pitseng has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.5").