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Weather & Climate in Semonkong, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Semonkong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,024 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,024 ft (2,141 m) |
| Area | 1,670.6 sq mi (4,326.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.8433°N, 28.0504°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 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 89 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) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in |
Semonkong has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.5").