Climate Insights for Sanka

Nigeria

Hottest
March
39°C peak101°F peak
Coldest
January
22°C low71°F low
Wettest
August
253 mm rain10 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Sanka is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 1,060 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 253 mm of rainfall. Sanka sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Sanka is hot. The average annual temperature is 84°F and approximately 41.7 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 10 in of rainfall. Sanka sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 22°FebMax: 38°Average: 31°Min: 24°MarMax: 39°Average: 33°Min: 27°AprMax: 37°Average: 32°Min: 27°MayMax: 35°Average: 30°Min: 26°JunMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 25°JulMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 24°AugMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°SepMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°OctMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 24°NovMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 24°DecMax: 37°Average: 29°Min: 22°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 98°FAverage: 84°FMin: 71°FFebMax: 100°FAverage: 88°FMin: 75°FMarMax: 101°FAverage: 91°FMin: 80°FAprMax: 99°FAverage: 89°FMin: 81°FMayMax: 95°FAverage: 86°FMin: 79°FJunMax: 89°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FNovMax: 96°FAverage: 85°FMin: 74°FDecMax: 98°FAverage: 85°FMin: 72°F
Max
Average
Min

Sanka sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 39°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 29°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Sanka sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 71°F to 101°F. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 101°F and an average of 91°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 84°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 5mmMarPrecipitation: 12mmAprPrecipitation: 24mmMayPrecipitation: 76mmJunPrecipitation: 141mmJulPrecipitation: 187mmAugPrecipitation: 253mmSepPrecipitation: 249mmOctPrecipitation: 106mmNovPrecipitation: 6mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0.2inMarPrecipitation: 0.5inAprPrecipitation: 1inMayPrecipitation: 3inJunPrecipitation: 5.5inJulPrecipitation: 7.4inAugPrecipitation: 10inSepPrecipitation: 9.8inOctPrecipitation: 4.2inNovPrecipitation: 0.2inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Sanka is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,060 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 88 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 253 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0 mm. That's 253 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Sanka is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 10 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0 in. That's 10 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Sanka is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Sanka is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sanka based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sanka based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
22 °C71 °F
36 °C98 °F
7 km/h4 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C75 °F
38 °C100 °F
7 km/h4 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
27 °C80 °F
39 °C101 °F
6 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
27 °C81 °F
37 °C99 °F
7 km/h4 mph
24 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C79 °F
35 °C95 °F
7 km/h4 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C76 °F
32 °C89 °F
6 km/h4 mph
141 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C75 °F
30 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
187 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
30 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
253 mm10 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
249 mm9.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C75 °F
32 °C90 °F
5 km/h3 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C74 °F
36 °C96 °F
5 km/h3 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
22 °C72 °F
37 °C98 °F
6 km/h4 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in