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Weather & Climate in Buchanan, Liberia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 155 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 128.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 155 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 14.1 sq mi (36.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,372/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.8769°N, 10.0496°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Monrovia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Nov 25, 1995 | 16 km SW of Tubmanburg, Liberia | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").