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Nsukka, Nigeria

Enugu State · Nigeria

Nsukka is a large city in Enugu State, Nigeria with a population of 111,017. Elevation: 1,388 ft (423 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

111,017 Population 6,391/sq mi density
1,388 ft Elevation 423 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
60.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Nsukka

Nsukka

Nsukka is a town and a Local Government Area in Enugu State, Nigeria. Nsukka shares a common border as a town with Edem, Opi, Ede-Oballa, and Obimo.

People

Population111,017
Density6,391/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain60.4 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation1,388 ft (423 m)
Population111,017
Population Density6,391 / sq mi
Elevation1,388 ft (423 m)
Coordinates6.8578°, 7.3958°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceEnugu State
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation60.4 inches (1,535 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nsukka

Nsukka is a large city in Nigeria (Enugu State) with a population of 111,017. The city sits at an elevation of 1,388 feet (423 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Nsukka

Nsukka has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Mar (27.5°C), the coldest is Aug (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1181 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 14.2° / 34.6° 10.2
Feb 26.5°C / 80°F 16° / 35.9° 10.9
Mar 27.5°C / 82°F 21.6° / 36.1° 40.4
Apr 27.4°C / 81°F 22.2° / 34.6° 72.1
May 26.8°C / 80°F 22.3° / 33.1° 85.0
Jun 25.6°C / 78°F 21.3° / 31.7° 168.1
Jul 24.9°C / 77°F 21° / 30.3° 195.3
Aug 24.8°C / 77°F 20.9° / 30.2° 186.6
Sep 25°C / 77°F 20.9° / 30.6° 216.6
Oct 25.3°C / 78°F 21° / 31.7° 139.3
Nov 26.1°C / 79°F 18.9° / 33.3° 39.8
Dec 25.2°C / 77°F 16.4° / 34.1° 16.7
Nsukka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,388 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Nigeria avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,388 ft (423 m)
Area17.4 sq mi (45.0 km²)
Population Density6,391/sq mi
Coordinates6.8578°N, 7.3958°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.4"
59% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.26"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
March 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 8.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in
August 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in Coldest
September 76°F (24°C) 11.3 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 7.8 in
November 78°F (26°C) 1.1 in
December 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest

Nsukka has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and December the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Nsukka

Institution Type Founded Website
University of Nigeria Nsukka University Visit →

Schools in Nsukka

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
University Primary School
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Radio Stations near Nsukka

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
URBAN RADIO ENUGU MP3
Godfrey Okoye University Radio 106.9fm MP3

Libraries in Nsukka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Nnamdi Azikiwe Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Nsukka

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Afor Opi N'ato
Ogige Market

Restaurants in Nsukka

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chitis Resturant

Banks in Nsukka

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

First Bank - University of Nigeria, Nsukka Branch

Stadiums & Teams in Nsukka

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nsukka

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Akanu Ibiam International AirportENULarge Airport
Asaba International AirportABBLarge Airport
Chinua Achebe International AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Nsukka

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
University of Nigeria Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nsukka

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
JESUS House International Prevailing Word Ministry
Saint Peter Chaplaincy
ST MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH
The LORD"s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos
Elevation
1,810 m (5,939 ft)

Around Nsukka

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 2
Hospitals 2
Bars 1
Parks 1
Places of Worship 3

🇳🇬 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 Nsukka

What is the population of Nsukka?

Nsukka has a population of 111,017 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 6,391 people per square mile, spread across 17.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nsukka?

Nsukka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.4 inches.

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