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Otukpa, Nigeria

Benue State · Nigeria

Otukpa is a small city in Benue State, Nigeria with a population of 21,686. Elevation: 1,368 ft (417 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

21,686 Population 86/sq mi density
1,368 ft Elevation 417 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
58.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Otukpa

Otukpa is a town in Benue State, Nigeria. It contains the headquarters of the Ogbadibo Local Government Area.

People

Population21,686
Density86/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain58.6 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)
Population21,686
Population Density86 / sq mi
Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)
Coordinates7.1017°, 7.6595°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceBenue State
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation58.6 inches (1,488 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Otukpa

Otukpa is a small city in Nigeria (Benue State) with a population of 21,686. The city sits at an elevation of 1,368 feet (417 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Otukpa

Otukpa 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
Otukpa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,368 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above Nigeria avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)
Area250.8 sq mi (649.6 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates7.1017°N, 7.6595°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.6"
54% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in
March 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
June 76°F (25°C) 8.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 7.5 in
August 75°F (24°C) 7.5 in Coldest
September 75°F (24°C) 11.3 in Wettest
October 76°F (25°C) 7.5 in
November 78°F (26°C) 1.1 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in

Otukpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (0.3").

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Airports Near Otukpa

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Akanu Ibiam International AirportENULarge 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 Otukpa

What is the population of Otukpa?

Otukpa has a population of 21,686 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 86 people per square mile, spread across 250.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Otukpa?

Otukpa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.6 inches.

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