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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. The area gets 346 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,148 ft (1,874 m) |
| Area | 2,125.7 sq mi (5,505.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.0070°N, 28.2133°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 | 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").