Climate profileNigeria
Kainji National Park
- Annual mean
- 27.3 °C
- Warmest month
- April
- Wettest month
- August
Park climate1991–2020 climate normals145 m source elevationNASA POWER
Long-term climatology for a representative coordinate, featuring twelve-month trends in humidity, wind speed, and daylight.
Lower Kaduna-Middle Niger Floodplain Monthly Climate Normals: Temperature, Precipitation, and Atmospheric Data
Access the comprehensive climate record for the Lower Kaduna-Middle Niger Floodplain based on NASA POWER measurements from 1991 to 2020. This data details the long-term annual rhythm for a single representative point within the wildlife reserve, covering average minimum and maximum temperatures, daily precipitation rates, and atmospheric conditions including relative humidity and wind speed. Every monthly average provides a standardized look at meteorological patterns without reflecting current weather forecasts or transient conditions.
Annual climate pattern
Analysis of twelve-month average temperatures and corresponding daily precipitation rates from historical records.
Lower Kaduna-Middle Niger Floodplain Annual Climate Normals and Monthly Temperature Patterns
Monthly mean temperatures across Lower Kaduna-Middle Niger Floodplain range from 25.31 degrees Celsius in December to 30.09 degrees Celsius in March alongside average minimum and maximum bounds spanning the annual cycle. Average daily precipitation rates vary through the twelve-month period based on NASA POWER climatology data recorded for a single coordinate.
- Annual mean
- 27.2 °C
- Warmest month
- March
- Coolest month
- December
- Wettest month
- September
Twelve-month climate
Twelve-Month Average Temperature, Precipitation, Humidity, Wind, and Daylight Comparison
Lower Kaduna-Middle Niger Floodplain Weather by Month and Climatological Normals
Evaluating average minimum and maximum temperatures alongside average daily precipitation rates reveals the full annual climate cycle at one representative coordinate. Comparing relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight hours across all twelve months exposes long-term meteorological patterns without relying on annual averages.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.5 °C13.6° to 36.6° | 0.1 mm/day | 48.5% | 2.5 m/s | 11.6 hours |
| February | 28 °C16.4° to 38.3° | 0.2 mm/day | 47.8% | 2.5 m/s | 11.7 hours |
| March | 30.1 °C20.2° to 39.7° | 0.6 mm/day | 55% | 2.7 m/s | 12 hours |
| April | 30 °C23.1° to 39.2° | 2.4 mm/day | 65.6% | 2.9 m/s | 12.2 hours |
| May | 28.7 °C23.2° to 36.5° | 3.8 mm/day | 74.6% | 2.6 m/s | 12.4 hours |
| June | 27.3 °C22.2° to 33.8° | 4.8 mm/day | 79.2% | 2.5 m/s | 12.5 hours |
| July | 26.2 °C21.6° to 32.4° | 5.9 mm/day | 82% | 2.6 m/s | 12.5 hours |
| August | 25.8 °C21.5° to 31.5° | 6.1 mm/day | 83.3% | 2.7 m/s | 12.3 hours |
| September | 26.1 °C21.6° to 31.8° | 6.6 mm/day | 83.3% | 2 m/s | 12 hours |
| October | 26.8 °C20.9° to 33.2° | 3.7 mm/day | 79.6% | 1.9 m/s | 11.8 hours |
| November | 26.7 °C17.1° to 35.2° | 0.3 mm/day | 63.4% | 2 m/s | 11.6 hours |
| December | 25.3 °C14.2° to 35.4° | 0 mm/day | 53.5% | 2.3 m/s | 11.5 hours |
Compare two months
See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.
- Mean temperature
- December: 25.3 °C
- March: 30.1 °C
- Change from December to March: +4.8 °C
- Precipitation
- December: 0 mm/day
- March: 0.6 mm/day
- Change from December to March: +0.6 mm/day
- Daylight
- December: 11.5 hours
- March: 12 hours
- Change from December to March: +0.5 hours
Calculated climate highlights
Analysis of warmest, coolest, wettest, and windiest months across twelve long-term climatology normals
Calculated Monthly Climate Contrasts and Comparative Averages in Lower Kaduna-Middle Niger Floodplain
Comparative monthly averages establish baseline temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight extremes derived from long-term climatology records at a representative coordinate. These calculations summarize annual patterns without reflecting individual weather events or localized variations across the broader protected area.
- Warmest month
- March30.1 °C
- Coolest month
- December25.3 °C
- Wettest month
- September6.6 mm/day
- Driest month
- December0 mm/day
- Most humid month
- September83.3%
- Windiest month
- April2.9 m/s
- Longest daylight
- June12.5 hours
Interactive climate map
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Compare Lower Kaduna-Middle Niger Floodplain Climate Profiles With Other Protected Areas
Examine monthly temperature, precipitation, and humidity patterns alongside historical normals across different protected landscapes and geographic settings. Structured atmospheric comparisons reveal broad variations in annual cycles without assuming equivalent conditions between distinct protected areas.
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Explore the Geographic Boundaries of the Lower Kaduna-Middle Niger Floodplain
Dive into the hydrology and terrain of the Lower Kaduna-Middle Niger Floodplain. This MoriAtlas destination provides detailed insight into one of Nigeria's most significant wetland wildlife reserves, tracing the convergence of river systems and protected natural habitats across the central savanna region.
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