Nigeria climate

Nigeria - Climate, Rainfall, Humidity: Nigeria has a tropical climate with variable rainy and dry seasons, depending on location. It is hot and wet most of the year in the southeast but dry in the southwest and farther inland. A savanna climate, with...
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The climate of Nigeria is mostly tropical. Nigeria has three distinct climatic zones, [1] [2] two seasons, and an average temperature ranging between 21 °C and 35 °C. [2] Two major elements determine the temperature in Nigeria: the altitude of the sun...
Climate chart - Kano. In Kano, located at 500 meters (1,600 feet) above sea level, in the north, the average temperature ranges from 21 °C (70 °F) in January to 32 °C (89.5 °F) in April. In the latter month, average highs are of 39.5 °C (103 °F), but in...
This page presents Nigeria's climate context for the current climatology, 1991-2020, derived from observed, historical data. Information should be used to build a strong understanding of current climate conditions in order to appreciate future...
Nigeria had a population of 206.14 million people (2020) with an annual population growth rate of 2.5%. Nigeria's population is projected to reach 262.9 and 401.3 million people in 2030 and 2050, respectively. Nationally, 40% of Nigerians live...
We show the climate in Nigeria by comparing the average weather in 3 representative places: Lagos, Kano, and Sokoto. You can add or remove cities to customize the report to your liking. See all locations in Nigeria. You can drill down to a specific...
The CAT rates Nigeria's 2030 conditional target as "Almost sufficient," a rating that indicates that Nigeria's conditional NDC target in 2030 is not yet consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C but could be, with moderate...
Tropical. 6. Abia Akwa Ibom Bayelsa Cross River Delta Rivers. Summary: Most regions (24) in Nigeria lie in the Tropical wet and dry or savanna climate zone (Köppen: Aw). The mean average of annual temperatures range from a high of 32.53°C (90.55°F) in...
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Nigeria 's 'summer' period, from June to August, aligns with the peak of the rainy season. The south, characterized by a monsoon climate, experiences heavy rainfall, with average temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F). In...
FACT SHEET - As Africa's largest economy, Nigeria's wide range of livelihoods, agricultural practices, and commodities are threatened by climate change. Rising sea levels increase vulnerability to flooding and waterborne disease. Additionally,...
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