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Weather & Climate in Sankwala, Nigeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sankwala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 68.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 204.9 sq mi (530.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.5475°N, 9.2226°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 | 145 km |
| 1984 | LAKE MONOUN | Landslide | 5.0 m | 37 | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Oku Volcanic Field (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oku Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 3,011 m (9,879 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Sankwala has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 68.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and December the driest (0.3").