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Weather & Climate in Sehonghong, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sehonghong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,575 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
44°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,575 ft (2,004 m) |
| Area | 2,578.0 sq mi (6,677.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.7783°N, 28.7975°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 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa | M3.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 54 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 44°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in |
Sehonghong has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 44°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.0") and June the driest (0.4").