Gbarnga weather in December
In December, Gbarnga sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 26 mm of rain across 6.4 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 30% of the time in December, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 36 min at the start of December to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Gbarnga's 2nd-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Gbarnga's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 26 mm
- 6.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:46 AM – 6:22 PM
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.55 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.5
- out of 10
Gbarnga is city in Liberia.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical December day in Gbarnga reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and about 2°C cooler than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 22 |
| 2 | 29 | 22 |
| 3 | 29 | 22 |
| 4 | 29 | 22 |
| 5 | 29 | 22 |
| 6 | 29 | 22 |
| 7 | 29 | 22 |
| 8 | 30 | 22 |
| 9 | 30 | 22 |
| 10 | 30 | 22 |
| 11 | 30 | 22 |
| 12 | 30 | 22 |
| 13 | 30 | 22 |
| 14 | 30 | 22 |
| 15 | 30 | 22 |
| 16 | 30 | 22 |
| 17 | 30 | 22 |
| 18 | 30 | 22 |
| 19 | 30 | 22 |
| 20 | 30 | 22 |
| 21 | 30 | 21 |
| 22 | 30 | 21 |
| 23 | 30 | 21 |
| 24 | 30 | 21 |
| 25 | 30 | 21 |
| 26 | 30 | 21 |
| 27 | 30 | 21 |
| 28 | 30 | 21 |
| 29 | 30 | 21 |
| 30 | 30 | 21 |
| 31 | 30 | 21 |
How December really feels in Gbarnga
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Gbarnga weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 6th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 22° | 23 | 5.5 | 11.6 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 32° / 23° | 45 | 8.9 | 11.8 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 31° / 23° | 97 | 17.7 | 12 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 31° / 23° | 133 | 21.3 | 12.1 | 3.2 |
| May | 30° / 23° | 190 | 25.8 | 12.3 | 3.1 |
| Jun | 29° / 22° | 220 | 26.8 | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 27° / 22° | 190 | 25.6 | 12.4 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 27° / 22° | 246 | 26.3 | 12.2 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 28° / 22° | 309 | 28.1 | 12 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 29° / 22° | 179 | 27.3 | 11.8 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 29° / 22° | 71 | 17.7 | 11.7 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 30° / 22° | 26 | 6.4 | 11.6 | 5.5 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 30% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 27% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 43%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 40 | 40 | 41 | 44 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 |
| Cloudier (%) | 60 | 60 | 59 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 60 |
| 2 | 40 | 60 |
| 3 | 41 | 59 |
| 4 | 44 | 56 |
| 5 | 44 | 56 |
| 6 | 46 | 54 |
| 7 | 47 | 53 |
| 8 | 48 | 52 |
| 9 | 50 | 50 |
| 10 | 51 | 49 |
| 11 | 52 | 48 |
| 12 | 54 | 46 |
| 13 | 55 | 45 |
| 14 | 56 | 44 |
| 15 | 57 | 43 |
| 16 | 59 | 41 |
| 17 | 60 | 40 |
| 18 | 61 | 39 |
| 19 | 62 | 38 |
| 20 | 63 | 37 |
| 21 | 64 | 36 |
| 22 | 65 | 35 |
| 23 | 66 | 34 |
| 24 | 67 | 33 |
| 25 | 68 | 32 |
| 26 | 68 | 32 |
| 27 | 69 | 31 |
| 28 | 69 | 31 |
| 29 | 69 | 31 |
| 30 | 70 | 30 |
| 31 | 70 | 30 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Gbarnga gets around 26 mm of rain over 6.4 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 21% and peaks near 40% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 40 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 |
| 2 | 38 |
| 3 | 37 |
| 4 | 35 |
| 5 | 33 |
| 6 | 32 |
| 7 | 30 |
| 8 | 28 |
| 9 | 27 |
| 10 | 26 |
| 11 | 24 |
| 12 | 23 |
| 13 | 22 |
| 14 | 21 |
| 15 | 20 |
| 16 | 18 |
| 17 | 18 |
| 18 | 17 |
| 19 | 16 |
| 20 | 15 |
| 21 | 15 |
| 22 | 14 |
| 23 | 14 |
| 24 | 13 |
| 25 | 13 |
| 26 | 12 |
| 27 | 12 |
| 28 | 12 |
| 29 | 12 |
| 30 | 12 |
| 31 | 12 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the oppressive band about 71% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 94% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Muggy (%) | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 |
| Oppressive (%) | 91 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 60 | 59 | 55 | 54 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 46 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 91 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 89 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 88 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 87 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 86 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 85 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 83 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 82 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 81 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 80 |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 79 |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 77 |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 76 |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 76 |
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 75 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 73 |
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 73 |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 72 |
| 19 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 70 |
| 20 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 68 |
| 21 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 67 |
| 22 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 27 | 65 |
| 23 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 29 | 63 |
| 24 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 30 | 60 |
| 25 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 31 | 59 |
| 26 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 33 | 55 |
| 27 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 34 | 54 |
| 28 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 35 | 51 |
| 29 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 36 | 50 |
| 30 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 37 | 48 |
| 31 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 37 | 46 |
Wind in December
Winds average 5 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of December to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:39 AM to 6:53 AM, and sunset from 6:16 PM to 6:29 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 6:39 | 6:16 |
| 2 | 11.6 | 6:39 | 6:17 |
| 3 | 11.6 | 6:40 | 6:17 |
| 4 | 11.6 | 6:40 | 6:17 |
| 5 | 11.6 | 6:41 | 6:18 |
| 6 | 11.6 | 6:41 | 6:18 |
| 7 | 11.6 | 6:42 | 6:18 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 6:42 | 6:19 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 6:43 | 6:19 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 6:43 | 6:19 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:20 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:20 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:21 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:21 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:46 | 6:21 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:46 | 6:22 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:47 | 6:22 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:47 | 6:23 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:48 | 6:23 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:48 | 6:24 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:49 | 6:24 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:49 | 6:25 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:50 | 6:25 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:50 | 6:26 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:50 | 6:26 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:51 | 6:27 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:51 | 6:27 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:52 | 6:28 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 6:52 | 6:28 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 6:53 | 6:29 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 6:53 | 6:29 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.55 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.43 kWh/m² to a high of 5.03 kWh/m² in February across the year — December's 4.55 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Gbarnga
None of Gbarnga's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Gbarnga's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Gbarnga sees seasonal dust haze (April), heaviest in April.
Is December a good time to visit Gbarnga?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Gbarnga for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Gbarnga in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Gbarnga sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 6 days see rain.
UV index in Gbarnga in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Gbarnga peaks around March 16 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Gbarnga in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Gbarnga is worst in April — around 89 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 8.9× the cleanest month (September, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 48 | 55 | 65 | 89 | 36 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 21 | 38 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | Poor |
| Feb | 55 | Poor |
| Mar | 65 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 89 | Unhealthy |
| May | 36 | Poor |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 10 | Good |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 21 | Moderate |
| Dec | 38 | Poor |
Where is Gbarnga?
Gbarnga sits at 7.0°N, 9.5°W, 253 m above sea level, in Liberia. The nearest listed city is Ganta, 60 km away.
Topography around Gbarnga
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Gbarnga.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Gbarnga has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 66 m around an average of 245 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 346 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 705 m.
The land around Gbarnga is covered by trees (52%) and artificial surfaces (24%) within 3 km, trees (78%) within 16 km, and trees (97%) within 80 km.
Liberia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 0% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $915
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 3.1
- per 100k, 2012
- Road deaths
- 38.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Gbarnga (6.9954°, -9.4712°, elevation 253 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).