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Weather & Climate in Quthing, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quthing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,970 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,970 ft (1,515 m) |
| Area | 1,428.4 sq mi (3,699.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -30.4000°N, 27.7003°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 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 88 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in |
Quthing has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.5").