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Lafia, Nigeria

Full City Profile

127,236 Population 73/sq mi density
587 ft Elevation 179 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Lafia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Area1,747.1 sq mi (4,525.0 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates8.4939°N, 8.5153°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
February 83°F (29°C) 0.2 in
March 86°F (30°C) 1.0 in
April 86°F (30°C) 3.0 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in
August 78°F (26°C) 10.3 in Coldest, Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
December 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest

Lafia has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 78°F in August to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.3") and December the driest (0.0").

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