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Weather & Climate in Monrovia, Liberia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Monrovia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 152 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 171.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 152 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 75.0 sq mi (194.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 20,567/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.3005°N, 10.7969°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 | 55 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 14.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 32.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 31.7 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 19.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 27.4 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 20.6 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in |
Monrovia has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in August to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 171.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (32.3") and January the driest (1.5").