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Weather & Climate in Thabana Morena, Lesotho

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Thabana Morena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 44°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). Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 75 / residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 68% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 5,610 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,610 ft (1,710 m)
Area1,511.0 sq mi (3,913.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-29.9601°N, 27.4204°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median75.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %67.9%

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 M4.5 113 km 10 km
Sep 15, 2017 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa M4.4 122 km 5 km
Jan 27, 2002 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 58 km 10 km
Jan 27, 2002 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 36 km 10 km
Sep 5, 2016 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 46 km 5 km
Jul 31, 1993 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho M3.8 47 km 10 km
Feb 8, 1995 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho M3.7 34 km 5 km
Aug 21, 1990 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M3.1 149 km 5 km
Apr 17, 1993 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.9 72 km 5 km
Jun 10, 1993 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.7 34 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) 4.2 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in Wettest
March 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.8 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in
July 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
October 62°F (16°C) 2.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in

Thabana Morena has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 44°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.5").

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