Location & Surroundings
Mpokochela Mountains is a mountain in Lesotho, at 2,549 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Thaba-Tseka, 14 km to the southwest. The national capital Maseru is about 120 km to the west. The nearest airport is Thaba-Tseka Airport, 14 km away.
Also known as: Mpokochela
Overview
Mpokochela Mountains is a mountain range.
It is located in Lesotho.
Basic Data
- Country Lesotho
- Located in Lesotho
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
29° 26' 0" S, 28° 43' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 2549 m
- Timezone Africa/Maseru
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Loti (LSL)
- Phone Prefix +266
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:26
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mpokochela Mountains
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpokochela Mountains, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 19.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 781 W/m2.
Temperature
14.1 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SE (134 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,023.9 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 14.1 | 2.5 | 134 | 27 | 1,023.9 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.5 | 0.2 | 288 | 38 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.2 | 1.1 | 22 | 29 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 52.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 0.8 | 221 | 16 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 780.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.0 | 2.3 | 314 | 29 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 255.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.5 | 2.6 | 13 | 57 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.4 | 1.6 | 360 | 45 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 53.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.9 | 7.0 | 306 | 23 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 778.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.2 | 3.2 | 306 | 34 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 255.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.4 | 2.0 | 323 | 37 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.3 | 1.9 | 346 | 29 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 54.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 5.9 | 276 | 24 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 684.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.4 | 1.9 | 294 | 36 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 223.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpokochela Mountains?
Now 14.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 19.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 781 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mpokochela Mountains today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Mpokochela Mountains?
Local time is 07:26. Time zone: Africa/Maseru (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpokochela Mountains?
Mpokochela Mountains is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Mpokochela Mountains?
DEM 2,549 m.
Where is Mpokochela Mountains located?
It is at -29.43333, 28.71667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpokochela Mountains in?
It is in Lesotho.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry