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Weather & Climate in Sefikeng, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sefikeng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 46°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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,329 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,329 ft (1,929 m) |
| Area | 958.6 sq mi (2,482.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.2789°N, 27.8077°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 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa | M4.2 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | 12 km ESE of Virginia, South Africa | M3.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 87 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in |
Sefikeng has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 45°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.4").