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Weather & Climate in Ramabanta, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ramabanta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,906 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,906 ft (1,800 m) |
| Area | 1,670.6 sq mi (4,326.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.6673°N, 27.7870°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 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 4 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 2 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 65 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 3.3 in |
Ramabanta has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 43°F in June to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.5").