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Weather & Climate in Takum, Nigeria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Takum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 840 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 2,189.0 sq mi (5,669.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.2667°N, 9.9833°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 | 127 km |
| 1984 | LAKE MONOUN | Landslide | 5.0 m | 37 | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Oku Volcanic Field (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oku Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 3,011 m (9,879 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Takum has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in August to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.6") and December the driest (0.1").