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Weather & Climate in Roma, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Roma experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 33.9 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,463 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,463 ft (1,665 m) |
| Area | 1,670.6 sq mi (4,326.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.4467°N, 27.7081°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 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 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa | M4.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 24 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa | M4.2 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 68 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
Roma has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in July to 67°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.5").