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. 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 Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)

Geography

Elevation5,463 ft (1,665 m)
Coordinates29.4467°S, 27.7081°E
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

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").

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