Location & Surroundings
Phocha is a mission in Lesotho, at 2,319 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kolo, 22 km to the north. The national capital Maseru is 67 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Semonkong Airport, 32 km away.
Basic Data
- Type mission (MSSN)
- a place characterized by dwellings, school, church, hospital and other facilities operated by a religious group for the purpose of providing charitable services and to propagate religion
Geography
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Coordinates
29° 53' 0" S, 27° 44' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 2319 m
- Timezone Africa/Maseru
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Loti (LSL)
- Phone Prefix +266
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:42
- Sunrise 05:15
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 13 h 14 min
Other missions nearby
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Weather in Phocha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Phocha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 23.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 958 W/m2.
Temperature
11.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SE (150 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,019.0 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 11.6 | 0.8 | 150 | 50 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.4 | 0.7 | 193 | 37 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 122.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 3.4 | 241 | 22 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 957.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 0.9 | 249 | 36 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 346.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.4 | 1.5 | 103 | 39 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 0.7 | 312 | 27 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 123.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 4.2 | 247 | 21 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 957.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 0.8 | 49 | 33 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 348.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.2 | 2.5 | 90 | 44 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 1.4 | 320 | 30 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 123.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.3 | 3.6 | 280 | 19 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 926.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 8 | 26 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 316.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.7 | 1.8 | 108 | 62 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Phocha?
Now 11.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 23.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 958 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 Phocha today?
Sunrise around 05:15 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 13h 14m.
What is the local time in Phocha?
Local time is 09:42. Time zone: Africa/Maseru (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Phocha?
Phocha is a mission.
What is the elevation of Phocha?
DEM 2,319 m.
Where is Phocha located?
It is at -29.88333, 27.73333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Phocha in?
It is in Lesotho.