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Jos, Nigeria

Full City Profile

1,040,000 Population 3,315/sq mi density
3,891 ft Elevation 1,186 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Jos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average71.5°F
32% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,891 ft (1,186 m)
Area313.7 sq mi (812.5 km²)
Population Density3,315/sq mi
Coordinates9.9285°N, 8.8921°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
April 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in Warmest
May 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 6.9 in
July 69°F (21°C) 10.0 in
August 69°F (20°C) 11.5 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 8.2 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest

Jos has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 68°F in January to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (0.0").

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