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Weather & Climate in Akankpa, Nigeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Akankpa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 167 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 1,187.3 sq mi (3,075.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.1264°N, 8.1898°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Mar 27, 1999 | 19 km N of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 1999 | 20 km WNW of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 1999 | 19 km N of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1990 | 20 km WNW of Buea, Cameroon | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cameroon (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cameroon | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | 2000 | 150 km |
| Tombel Graben | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 15.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 13.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 14.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 1.1 in |
Akankpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 99.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.4") and January the driest (0.9").