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Weather & Climate in Teyateyaneng, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Teyateyaneng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,554 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,554 ft (1,693 m) |
| Area | 958.6 sq mi (2,482.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.1472°N, 27.7490°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Nov 14, 1990 | 7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa | M4.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2016 | 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 5 km NW of Virginia, South Africa | M4.3 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2001 | 12 km S of Hennenman, South Africa | M4.2 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa | M4.2 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1993 | 2 km E of Virginia, South Africa | M3.7 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Apr 18, 1993 | 1 km E of Virginia, South Africa | M3.7 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1996 | 12 km ESE of Virginia, South Africa | M3.6 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 1993 | 5 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa | M3.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Oct 14, 1995 | 3 km W of Virginia, South Africa | M3.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 2, 1994 | 2 km E of Virginia, South Africa | M3.4 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1996 | 3 km NE of Virginia, South Africa | M3.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 1990 | 6 km E of Virginia, South Africa | M3.1 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Dec 7, 1995 | 6 km NE of Virginia, South Africa | M3.0 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.9 | 125 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in |
Teyateyaneng has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 45°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.4").