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Ikom, Nigeria
Cross River State · Nigeria
Ikom is a mid-size city in Cross River State, Nigeria with a population of 79,103. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ikom
Ikom is a Local Government Area of Cross River State in South-South, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Ikom in the east of the area on the Cross River and the A4 highway at 5°57′40″N 8°42′39″E.
People
Climate
| Population | 79,103 |
| Population Density | 104 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.9667°, 8.7063° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Cross River State |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.7 inches (2,101 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ikom
Ikom is a mid-size city in Nigeria (Cross River State) with a population of 79,103. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Ikom
Ikom has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is Mar (27.8°C), the coldest is Aug (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1339 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 757.2 sq mi (1,961.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.9667°N, 8.7063°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tombel Graben (175 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tombel Graben | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 12.4 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 13.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 0.9 in |
Ikom has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 82.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.4") and January the driest (0.1").
Farmers Markets in Ikom
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market |
Hotels in Ikom
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ikom
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ikom
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ikom
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bebi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mamfe Airport | MMF | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
Around Ikom
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇳🇬 About Nigeria
Public Holidays in Nigeria
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ikom
What is the population of Ikom?
Ikom has a population of 79,103 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 757.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ikom?
Ikom has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 188 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.7 inches.