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Bokkos, Nigeria

Plateau State · Nigeria

Bokkos is a small city in Plateau State, Nigeria with a population of 12,538. Elevation: 4,383 ft (1,336 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,538 Population 20/sq mi density
4,383 ft Elevation 1,336 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
51.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Bokkos

Bokkos is a Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Bokkos at 9°18′00″N 9°00′00″E.

People

Population12,538
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain51.8 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation4,383 ft (1,336 m)
Population12,538
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation4,383 ft (1,336 m)
Coordinates9.2992°, 8.9947°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvincePlateau State
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation51.8 inches (1,316 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bokkos

Bokkos is a small city in Nigeria (Plateau State) with a population of 12,538. The city sits at an elevation of 4,383 feet (1,336 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Bokkos

Bokkos has an average annual temperature of 23°C (73°F). The hottest month is Mar (26.2°C), the coldest is Aug (21.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1627 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.6°C / 73°F 12° / 34° 0.5
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 13.2° / 36.1° 0.5
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 17.2° / 37.1° 78.2
Apr 25.9°C / 79°F 18.6° / 36.7° 149.8
May 24.3°C / 76°F 18.8° / 33.1° 235.1
Jun 22.9°C / 73°F 17.9° / 31.1° 232.3
Jul 21.9°C / 71°F 17.3° / 29.2° 315.8
Aug 21.1°C / 70°F 16.5° / 27.3° 244.9
Sep 21.7°C / 71°F 17.1° / 28.2° 180.8
Oct 21.9°C / 71°F 15.5° / 29.2° 133.8
Nov 21.6°C / 71°F 13.5° / 30.6° 45.9
Dec 21.5°C / 71°F 11.9° / 32.4° 9.7
Bokkos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,383 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above Nigeria avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,383 ft (1,336 m)
Area620.2 sq mi (1,606.3 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates9.2992°N, 8.9947°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in
April 76°F (25°C) 3.1 in Warmest
May 74°F (23°C) 6.0 in
June 71°F (21°C) 7.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 9.7 in
August 67°F (20°C) 11.5 in Coldest, Wettest
September 69°F (20°C) 9.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in

Bokkos has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in August to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Bokkos

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yakubu Gowon AirportJOSMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

🇳🇬 About Nigeria

Capital Abuja
Population 195,874,740
Area 923,768 km²
GDP (USD) $487,387,801,881
GDP per capita $2,139
HDI 0.548
Life expectancy 54.5 years
Internet users 39.2%
Urban population 62.2%
Currency NGN (Naira)
Languages English
Calling code +234
TLD .ng
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Nigeria

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
May 27 Children's Day Children's Day
Jun 12 Democracy Day Democracy Day
Oct 1 National Day National Day
Nov 1 National Youth Day National Youth Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bokkos

What is the population of Bokkos?

Bokkos has a population of 12,538 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 620.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bokkos?

Bokkos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.8 inches.

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