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Weather & Climate in Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Thaba-Tseka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,316 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,316 ft (2,230 m) |
| Area | 2,578.0 sq mi (6,677.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.5220°N, 28.6084°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 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho | M4.3 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho | M3.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho | M3.7 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1994 | 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa | M3.4 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho | M3.1 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho | M2.7 | 146 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in |
Thaba-Tseka has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in June to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.4").