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Pankshin, Nigeria
Plateau State · Nigeria
Pankshin is a mid-size city in Plateau State, Nigeria with a population of 31,516. Elevation: 4,052 ft (1,235 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pankshin
Pankshin is a Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria. Its headquarter is in the town of Pankshin.
People
Climate
| Population | 31,516 |
| Population Density | 42 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,052 ft (1,235 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.3254°, 9.4352° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Plateau State |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.4 inches (1,204 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pankshin
Pankshin is a mid-size city in Nigeria (Plateau State) with a population of 31,516. The city sits at an elevation of 4,052 feet (1,235 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Pankshin
Pankshin has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C (75°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.3°C), the coldest is Dec (21.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1610 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.9°F |
| 39% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,052 ft (1,235 m) |
| Area | 759.4 sq mi (1,966.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3254°N, 9.4352°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 8.6 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 10.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in |
Pankshin has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in August to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.6") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Pankshin
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal College of Education Pankshin | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Pankshin
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadmuna Market |
Airports Near Pankshin
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yakubu Gowon Airport | JOS | Medium Airport |
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What is the population of Pankshin?
Pankshin has a population of 31,516 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 759.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pankshin?
Pankshin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.4 inches.