Ankpa, Nigeria
Kogi State · Nigeria
Ankpa is a large city in Kogi State, Nigeria with a population of 359,300. Elevation: 1,096 ft (334 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 359,300 |
| Population Density | 776 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.4025°, 7.6320° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Kogi State |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.5 inches (1,383 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ankpa
Ankpa is a large city in Nigeria (Kogi State) with a population of 359,300. The city sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet (334 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Ankpa
Ankpa has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is Mar (27.7°C), the coldest is Dec (24.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1389 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.8°F |
| 44% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 463.3 sq mi (1,200.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 776/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.4025°N, 7.6320°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in |
Ankpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.0") and January the driest (0.3").
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ankpa
What is the population of Ankpa?
Ankpa has a population of 359,300 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 776 people per square mile, spread across 463.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ankpa?
Ankpa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.5 inches.
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