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Weather & Climate in Gembu, Nigeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gembu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,246 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,246 ft (1,599 m) |
| Area | 2,242.7 sq mi (5,808.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.7256°N, 11.2565°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 75.0 m (246 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1986 | LAKE NYOS | Astronomical | 75.0 m | 1,700 | 99 km |
| 1984 | LAKE MONOUN | Landslide | 5.0 m | 37 | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Oku Volcanic Field (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oku Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 3,011 m (9,879 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 11.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 11.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in |
Gembu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 68°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 69.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.3") and January the driest (0.2").