Climate and monthly weather forecastPotiskum, Nigeria
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Potiskum, Nigeria, is a hot winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.8°C (91°F) and min 16.6°C (61.9°F). Potiskum's weather in January, with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.8°C (91°F), subtly shifts from December's 32.5°C (90.5°F). Weather in January »Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Potiskum, is a very hot month, with an average temperature varying between 19.8°C (67.6°F) and 36.2°C (97.2°F). February witnesses a subtle temperature ascent, adjusting from a hot 32.8°C (91°F) in January to a torrid 36.2°C (97.2°F). Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is still a very hot month in Potiskum, Nigeria, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.3°C (102.7°F) and min 23.7°C (74.7°F). Potiskum's March weather indicates a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from February's very hot 36.2°C (97.2°F) to a still fiery hot 39.3°C (102.7°F). Weather in March »Weather in April
April is a blisteringly hot spring month in Potiskum, Nigeria, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.1°C (106°F) and an average low of 26.8°C (80.2°F). April, recording an average high temperature of 41.1°C (106°F) and a low temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F), is Potiskum's warmest month. Weather in April »Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Potiskum, is another extremely hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.7°C (83.7°F) and max 40°C (104°F). Welcoming May, Potiskum notes an average high-temperature of a still scorching 40°C (104°F), nearly consistent with April's 41.1°C (106°F). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Potiskum, is still a torrid month, with an average temperature varying between 27.8°C (82°F) and 37.6°C (99.7°F). The initiation of June sees an average high-temperature of a torrid 37.6°C (99.7°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. Weather in June »Weather in July
July, like June, is a hot summer month in Potiskum, Nigeria, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.2°C (93.6°F) and 25.3°C (77.5°F). The onset of July brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a fiery hot 37.6°C (99.7°F) in June to a hot 34.2°C (93.6°F). Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Potiskum, Nigeria, with an average temperature varying between 31.7°C (89.1°F) and 23.6°C (74.5°F). August is the month when Potiskum experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 31.7°C (89.1°F) and a low of 23.6°C (74.5°F). August's mean heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Weather in August »Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is still a tropical month in Potiskum, Nigeria, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.4°C (93.9°F) and an average low of 24.3°C (75.7°F). As August transitions into September, the average high-temperature rests at a still hot 34.4°C (93.9°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Weather in September »Weather in October
October is a fiery hot autumn month in Potiskum, Nigeria, with an average temperature varying between 36.6°C (97.9°F) and 25°C (77°F). The arrival of October denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a torrid 36.6°C (97.9°F) from September's 34.4°C (93.9°F). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also a sweltering month in Potiskum, Nigeria, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.5°C (72.5°F) and 35.8°C (96.4°F). Potiskum's average high-temperature in November sits at a still sweltering 35.8°C (96.4°F), showing little difference from the previous month. Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Potiskum, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°C (90.5°F) and 17.9°C (64.2°F). The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's very hot 35.8°C (96.4°F) to a tropical 32.5°C (90.5°F). Weather in December »Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
In Potiskum, rain does not fall in January through March, November and December.
Throughout the year, 286mm (11.26") of rain is accumulated.
February through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.
March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 12%.
April is the warmest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 41.1°C (106°F) at the peak and 26.8°C (80.2°F) at the base.
April through October are months with rainfall.
The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 12h of sunshine.
The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 12h and 48min of daylight.
August tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 31.7°C (89.1°F) and a low of 23.6°C (74.5°F).
August is the most humid month in Potiskum, Nigeria, with an average relative humidity of 68%.
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 21.3 days and typically aggregates up to 123mm (4.84") of precipitation.
With an average of 7.7h of sunshine, November has the least sunshine of the year.
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
Potiskum does not utilize Daylight Saving Time (DST). WAT timezone is used over the entire year.
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
Average temperature
Potiskum, Nigeria
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.7°C).
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.6°C).
Average pressure
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average pressure in January:
1013.1mbar - Average pressure in February:
1010.6mbar - Average pressure in March:
1008.7mbar - Average pressure in April:
1007.1mbar - Average pressure in May:
1007.8mbar - Average pressure in June:
1009.6mbar
- Average pressure in July:
1010.7mbar - Average pressure in August:
1011.2mbar - Average pressure in September:
1010.7mbar - Average pressure in October:
1009.5mbar - Average pressure in November:
1010.5mbar - Average pressure in December:
1013mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.1mbar).
Average wind speed
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average wind speed in January:
13.2km/h - Average wind speed in February:
13.3km/h - Average wind speed in March:
12.5km/h - Average wind speed in April:
10.7km/h - Average wind speed in May:
10.8km/h - Average wind speed in June:
12.2km/h
- Average wind speed in July:
11.5km/h - Average wind speed in August:
10.4km/h - Average wind speed in September:
9.3km/h - Average wind speed in October:
9.3km/h - Average wind speed in November:
12km/h - Average wind speed in December:
13.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (13.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (9.3km/h).
Average humidity
Potiskum, Nigeria
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (12%).
Average rainfall
Potiskum, Nigeria
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (123mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average rainfall days in January:
0 days - Average rainfall days in February:
0.2 days - Average rainfall days in March:
0.6 days - Average rainfall days in April:
2.3 days - Average rainfall days in May:
4.2 days - Average rainfall days in June:
8.9 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
17.6 days - Average rainfall days in August:
21.3 days - Average rainfall days in September:
12.3 days - Average rainfall days in October:
5.2 days - Average rainfall days in November:
0 days - Average rainfall days in December:
0 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average daylight in January:
11h and 30min - Average daylight in February:
11h and 48min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 6min - Average daylight in April:
12h and 24min - Average daylight in May:
12h and 42min - Average daylight in June:
12h and 48min
- Average daylight in July:
12h and 42min - Average daylight in August:
12h and 30min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 12min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 54min - Average daylight in November:
11h and 36min - Average daylight in December:
11h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in January:
10h and 0min - Average sunshine in February:
9h and 54min - Average sunshine in March:
9h and 54min - Average sunshine in April:
10h and 24min - Average sunshine in May:
12h and 0min - Average sunshine in June:
11h and 48min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 12min - Average sunshine in August:
8h and 30min - Average sunshine in September:
9h and 24min - Average sunshine in October:
8h and 12min - Average sunshine in November:
7h and 42min - Average sunshine in December:
8h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
Average sunshine days
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average sunshine days in January:
31 days - Average sunshine days in February:
28.1 days - Average sunshine days in March:
30.5 days - Average sunshine days in April:
27.5 days - Average sunshine days in May:
25.6 days - Average sunshine days in June:
18.8 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
11.4 days - Average sunshine days in August:
7.8 days - Average sunshine days in September:
16 days - Average sunshine days in October:
25.3 days - Average sunshine days in November:
30 days - Average sunshine days in December:
31 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.8 days).
Average UV index
Potiskum, Nigeria
The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May and June (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover
Potiskum, Nigeria
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 2).
Average visibility
Potiskum, Nigeria
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (9km).
