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Monthly climate in Akankpa, Cross River, Nigeria

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Akankpa features a tropical monsoon climate (Am). Temperatures typically range between 25 °C (78 °F) and 29 °C (84 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 17 °C (63 °F) or can rise to as high as 39 °C (103 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 2609 mm (102.7 inches) and receives 272 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Akankpa enjoys an average of 2889 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 49 minutes to 12 hours 23 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Akankpa, Cross River, Nigeria §

The warmest months in Akankpa are January, February and March, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 28 to 29 °C (82 - 84 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in July, August and September, when daily mean temperatures range from 25 to 25 °C (78 - 78 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Akankpa experiences 327 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Akankpa, Cross River, Nigeria. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 37°C
(99°F)		 39°C
(103°F)		 39°C
(102°F)		 36°C
(98°F)		 34°C
(94°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 35°C
(95°F)
Mean maximum 36°C
(97°F)		 38°C
(100°F)		 37°C
(98°F)		 35°C
(95°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 35°C
(95°F)
Average high 34°C
(94°F)		 35°C
(96°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 33°C
(91°F)
Daily mean 28°C
(82°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 27°C
(81°F)
Average low 23°C
(74°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 23°C
(74°F)
Mean minimum 20°C
(69°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 21°C
(71°F)
Minimum 17°C
(63°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(71°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 20°C
(69°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Akankpa, Cross River, Nigeria §

Akankpa usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 28 rainy days and 372 mm (14.7 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Akankpa are January, February and December. On average, 34 mm (1.3 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Akankpa, Cross River, Nigeria. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 24 (1.0) 47 (1.8) 126 (5.0) 225 (8.9) 303 (11.9) 278 (11.0) 416 (16.4) 330 (13.0) 371 (14.6) 297 (11.7) 160 (6.3) 31 (1.2)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 6 7 24 25 28 29 29 28 29 30 26 11

Monthly sunshine hours in Akankpa, Cross River, Nigeria §

The sunniest months in Akankpa are February, March and December, when the sun shines an average of 8 hours 57 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Akankpa: August, September and October receive an average of 6 hours 52 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Akankpa, Cross River, Nigeria. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 241 261 260 249 243 239 224 219 199 212 244 292
Mean daily daylight hours 11h 50m 11h 56m 12h 4m 12h 13m 12h 20m 12h 23m 12h 22m 12h 15m 12h 7m 11h 59m 11h 52m 11h 49m

Solar UV radiation in Akankpa, Cross River, Nigeria §

Akankpa experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, May and September, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 12 - 14, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Very High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 10. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Akankpa UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Akankpa, Cross River, Nigeria. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 10 11 11 14 13 12 11 11 12 12 10 9

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Akankpa, Cross River, Nigeria

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Akankpa. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Akankpa's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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