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Sapele, Nigeria

Delta · Nigeria

Sapele is a large city in Delta, Nigeria with a population of 305,000. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

305,000 Population 963/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
92.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Sapele

Sapele

Entandrophragma cylindricum is a tree of the genus Entandrophragma of the family Meliaceae. It is commonly known as sapele or sapelli or sapele mahogany, as well as aboudikro, assi, and muyovu.

People

Population305,000
Density963/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain92.1 in/yr
Sunny Days178/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population305,000
Population Density963 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates5.8941°, 5.6767°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceDelta
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation92.1 inches (2,338 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sapele

Sapele is a large city in Nigeria (Delta) with a population of 305,000. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Sapele

Sapele has an average annual temperature of 26°C (79°F). The hottest month is Mar (27.1°C), the coldest is Aug (24.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2118 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 15.6° / 32.3° 39.5
Feb 26.4°C / 80°F 17° / 33.3° 24.0
Mar 27.1°C / 81°F 23.3° / 32.8° 110.6
Apr 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 32.4° 173.3
May 26.6°C / 80°F 23.1° / 31.6° 194.3
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 22.4° / 30.8° 327.0
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 21.8° / 29.9° 261.3
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 21.2° / 30.1° 222.7
Sep 25.3°C / 78°F 22.1° / 30.5° 315.6
Oct 25.9°C / 79°F 22.1° / 31.6° 265.2
Nov 26.5°C / 80°F 21.6° / 31.8° 156.5
Dec 25.7°C / 78°F 17.5° / 31.9° 28.3
Sapele has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Nigeria avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area316.8 sq mi (820.5 km²)
Population Density963/sq mi
Coordinates5.8941°N, 5.6767°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.1"
142% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.12"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5.

Mar 7, 2000 34 km S of Siluko, Nigeria M4.5 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in
February 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in
March 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 12.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 15.1 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 10.4 in Coldest
September 78°F (25°C) 15.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 10.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in Driest

Sapele has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 92.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.1") and December the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Sapele

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Inform Me Radio business programs, family MP3

Farmers Markets in Sapele

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market
Market

Hotels in Sapele

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hamsphare hotel sapele

Stadiums & Teams in Sapele

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sapele

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Benin AirportBNIMedium Airport
Warri AirportQRWMedium Airport
Escravos Airport-Small Airport
Forçados Terminal Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sapele

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Communion
Anglican Communion

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos
Postal Code
331107

Around Sapele

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 1
Supermarkets 1
Hotels 1

🇳🇬 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 Sapele

What is the population of Sapele?

Sapele has a population of 305,000 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 963 people per square mile, spread across 316.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sapele?

Sapele has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 178 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.1 inches.

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