Climate Insights for Chiliken
Gwelekpoken, Maryland County, Liberia
Climate Overview
The climate in Chiliken is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2,743 mm of precipitation falls per year. Chiliken receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chiliken sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Chiliken is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 108 in of precipitation falls per year. Chiliken receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chiliken sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Chiliken has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Chiliken has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Chiliken is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,743 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 229 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 403 mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 107 mm. That's 295 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.Chiliken is a very wet location, receiving approximately 108 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 15.9 in of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 4.2 in. That's 11.6 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
Chiliken 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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Chiliken 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 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chiliken 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 Chiliken 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.