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UV Index in Liberia

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UV climate of Liberia: overview

Liberia stretches from 4.3782° to 8.4219° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 10.5 in Greenville (peak in April), while in Voinjama the yearly maximum is only ≈ 10.2.

UV index by month by climate zone

ZoneCitiesJFMAMJJASONDPeak
Equatorial16 9.1 9.7 10.2 10.4 10.2 9.9 10 10.3 10.4 10.1 9.5 9 10.4

Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. In the equatorial belt the UV stays high all year round, with two maxima around the equinoxes. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.

Sunniest cities in Liberia (highest UV)

Greenville · 10.5 in April Harper · 10.5 in March Pleebo City · 10.5 in April Buchanan · 10.4 in April Harbel · 10.4 in April

Cities with the mildest sun

Voinjama · max 10.2 Foya Kamara · max 10.2 Tubmanburg · max 10.3 Sanniquellie · max 10.3 Saclepea · max 10.3

When do you need SPF in Liberia?

Using Monrovia as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. In the sunniest zones (see table) SPF 30–50+ is needed almost year-round; in the mildest — only in late spring and summer.

FAQ: UV index in Liberia

What is the highest UV index in Liberia?

The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 10.5 — in Greenville around April. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.

Which city in Liberia is the sunniest?

Greenville (peak ≈ 10.5), followed by Harper and Pleebo City. The mildest sun is in Voinjama (max ≈ 10.2).

When is SPF needed in Liberia?

In Monrovia and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.

Is UV 11+ possible in Liberia?

No — the local maximum is ≈ 10.5. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.