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Sankera, Nigeria

Benue State · Nigeria

Sankera is a small town in Benue State, Nigeria with a population of 0. Elevation: 682 ft (208 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

682 ft Elevation 208 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
51.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain51.8 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Coordinates7.5353°, 9.6522°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceBenue State
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation51.8 inches (1,315 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sankera

Sankera is a small town in Nigeria (Benue State) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet (208 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Sankera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above Nigeria avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Area648.4 sq mi (1,679.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates7.5353°N, 9.6522°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Oku Volcanic Field (171 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Oku Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 3,011 m (9,879 ft) Unknown 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 83°F (29°C) 0.2 in
March 85°F (30°C) 1.4 in Warmest
April 85°F (30°C) 3.7 in
May 83°F (28°C) 7.0 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in
August 78°F (26°C) 9.7 in Coldest
September 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in

Sankera has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in August to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.1").

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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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What is the weather like in Sankera?

Sankera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.8 inches.

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