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Weather & Climate in Atan, Nigeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Atan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 54.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 390.2 sq mi (1,010.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.8946°N, 4.0072°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 7, 2000 | 34 km S of Siluko, Nigeria | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in |
Atan has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 62.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (0.6").