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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Potiskum Climate

Potiskum is a city in Nigeria (44) with a population of about 86,002. Its average annual temperature is 26.3°C (79°F), with roughly 625 mm of rain per year.

26.3°C

Avg Temp

625

Precip (mm/yr)

May

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month


Potiskum Climate

Potiskum has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F) and receives about 625 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

26.3°C

Avg Temp

625

Precip (mm/yr)

May

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Potiskum — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January22° / 71°0 mm
February24° / 75°0 mm
March28° / 82°0 mm
April31° / 87°5 mm
May31° / 88°36 mm
June29° / 84°67 mm
July26° / 80°181 mm
August25° / 78°216 mm
September26° / 79°103 mm
October27° / 80°17 mm
November25° / 77°0 mm
December22° / 71°0 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Potiskum

The most comfortable months to visit Potiskum are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 38°C high). The coldest is January (near 12°C low). August is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Potiskum are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Potiskum, Nigeria has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C and about 625 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.

In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Potiskum average about 38°C (100°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.