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Buchanan, Liberia

Full City Profile

75,854 Population 5,372/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Buchanan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 155 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 128.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days155 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area14.1 sq mi (36.6 km²)
Population Density5,372/sq mi
Coordinates5.8769°N, 10.0496°W
TimezoneAfrica/Monrovia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 128.5"
238% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 22.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Nov 25, 1995.

Nov 25, 1995 16 km SW of Tubmanburg, Liberia M4.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.6 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 2.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 12.5 in
June 78°F (26°C) 21.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 17.1 in
August 76°F (25°C) 16.1 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 22.7 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 14.7 in
November 80°F (26°C) 6.7 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in

Buchanan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in August to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 128.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (22.7") and January the driest (1.6").

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