Weather in Harper, Liberia 🇱🇷
Live weather in Harper, currently 24°C with patchy rain nearby. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Harper is in Liberia — see weather across all major cities in Liberia, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
24.4°C
feels like 27.3°C
Patchy rain nearby
Current Weather in Harper, Liberia Updated at 10:15 PM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 88% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 10.4 kph (190°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1015.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 82% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 0.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 06:23 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 06:34 PM |
What is the weather like in Harper right now?
Harper stays warm tonight at 24°C, with patchy rain. Expect spots of light rain over the next while. It feels a little warmer than it reads, nearer 27°C. Heavy, tropical air right now — 88% humidity.
The air is clean today — EPA index 1, with low PM2.5 of 6. Daylight runs from 06:23 AM to 06:34 PM today — about 12h 11m.
Keep an eye out — a 56% chance of showers, up to 1 mm. Rain is expected to move in around 4am, so get outdoor plans done before then. That's right in line with the usual September average for Harper.
The week ahead looks settled, with highs holding around 26°C and lows near 24°C. Today's high stays well short of Harper's record for the date, 28°C.
Bottom line: take an umbrella if you're heading out in Harper today.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Harper, Liberia 🇱🇷
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Hourly Weather Forecast for Harper, Liberia 🇱🇷 Today
Air Quality Index in Harper, Liberia 🇱🇷 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 1 (Good) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 1 (Low) |
| CO: | 171.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 46.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 0.3 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 0.4 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 6.4 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 10.4 µg/m³ |
About Harper
Harper, a quiet coastal town in southeastern Liberia, sits on Cape Palmas where the Atlantic meets the Cavalla River estuary. Once a colonial trading post, it retains a slow, worn charm with pastel houses, a historic lighthouse, and a lively fish market at Harper Beach. The nearby Tubman Tubman Bridge and the palm-fringed coast are its main draws, but the real allure is the unhurried rhythm of life, with fishing canoes bobbing in the surf and the constant hiss of waves. Surrounded by lush rainforest and mangrove swamps, this remote corner of Liberia feels a world away from Monrovia’s bustle.
Under a tropical monsoon climate, Harper experiences two distinct seasons. From November to April, the dry harmattan brings lower humidity, brilliant sunshine, and temperatures that hover comfortably in the high 70s to low 80s °F—perfect for exploring. Then the rains arrive with a vengeance from May to October, dumping over 150 inches annually, among the highest in West Africa. Humidity soars, roads turn to mud, and thunderstorms are a near-daily ritual. Temperatures remain warm year-round, rarely falling below 70 °F. Pack light cottons, a rain jacket, and sturdy waterproof shoes if visiting during the wet season; a sun hat and mosquito repellent are nonnegotiable any time.
The best weather window runs from December through February, when skies stay blue and the ocean breeze keeps things pleasant. Avoid July and August unless purposefully chasing the dramatic squalls. Harper’s notable weather phenomena include the harmattan haze, which can reduce visibility and bring a dusty chill, and the occasional coastal storm surge during the peak rainy season. While not prone to hurricanes, the Atlantic swell can be fierce, and heavy rains often trigger local flooding. For a traveler or weather-curious soul, Harper offers a vivid front-row seat to a classic West African monsoon rhythm.
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