Climate Insights for Butawu
Butaw, Sinoe County, Liberia
Climate Overview
The climate in Butawu is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,948 mm of precipitation falls per year. Butawu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Butawu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Butawu is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 116.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Butawu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Butawu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Butawu has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Butawu has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Butawu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,948 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 246 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 474 mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 114 mm. That's 360 mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Butawu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 116.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.7 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 18.7 in of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 4.5 in. That's 14.2 in less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Butawu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Butawu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Butawu based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Butawu based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.