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Weather & Climate in Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qacha’s Nek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,476 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,476 ft (1,974 m) |
| Area | 1,172.8 sq mi (3,037.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.1154°N, 28.6894°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 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 28 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) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in |
Qacha’s Nek has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 45°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.4").