Lafia weather in February
In February, Lafia sees average daytime highs of 37°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 3 mm of rain across 0.5 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 37°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in February, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 36 min at the start of February to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Lafia's 3rd-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Lafia's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 37°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 3 mm
- 0.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 6:49 AM – 6:32 PM
- Cloud cover
- 45%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.35 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.1
- out of 10
Lafia is Nasarawa State capital and local government area of Nigeria.
- Founded
- ~17 CE
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 37°C through the month.
A typical February day in Lafia reaches about 37°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 35°C and 38°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs about 2°C warmer than January and on par with March.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 22 |
| 2 | 36 | 22 |
| 3 | 36 | 23 |
| 4 | 36 | 23 |
| 5 | 36 | 23 |
| 6 | 36 | 23 |
| 7 | 36 | 23 |
| 8 | 36 | 23 |
| 9 | 37 | 23 |
| 10 | 37 | 23 |
| 11 | 37 | 23 |
| 12 | 37 | 23 |
| 13 | 37 | 23 |
| 14 | 37 | 23 |
| 15 | 37 | 23 |
| 16 | 37 | 24 |
| 17 | 37 | 24 |
| 18 | 37 | 24 |
| 19 | 37 | 24 |
| 20 | 37 | 24 |
| 21 | 37 | 24 |
| 22 | 37 | 24 |
| 23 | 37 | 24 |
| 24 | 37 | 25 |
| 25 | 37 | 25 |
| 26 | 37 | 25 |
| 27 | 37 | 25 |
| 28 | 37 | 25 |
How February really feels in Lafia
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February averages 28 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in February is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Lafia weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 2nd-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35° / 21° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.6 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 37° / 24° | 3 | 0.5 | 11.7 | 2.1 |
| Mar | 37° / 26° | 12 | 2 | 11.9 | 1.6 |
| Apr | 36° / 26° | 34 | 5.7 | 12.2 | 2.3 |
| May | 33° / 25° | 95 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 3.1 |
| Jun | 31° / 24° | 140 | 19 | 12.5 | 3.5 |
| Jul | 29° / 23° | 185 | 25.9 | 12.4 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 29° / 23° | 252 | 27.3 | 12.3 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 30° / 23° | 190 | 23.2 | 12 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 31° / 23° | 79 | 14.5 | 11.8 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 34° / 22° | 4 | 1 | 11.6 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 35° / 21° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.5 | 3.4 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 36%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 |
| Cloudier (%) | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70 | 30 |
| 2 | 69 | 31 |
| 3 | 69 | 31 |
| 4 | 69 | 31 |
| 5 | 69 | 31 |
| 6 | 69 | 31 |
| 7 | 68 | 32 |
| 8 | 68 | 32 |
| 9 | 68 | 32 |
| 10 | 68 | 32 |
| 11 | 68 | 32 |
| 12 | 67 | 33 |
| 13 | 67 | 33 |
| 14 | 66 | 34 |
| 15 | 65 | 35 |
| 16 | 65 | 35 |
| 17 | 63 | 37 |
| 18 | 63 | 37 |
| 19 | 62 | 38 |
| 20 | 61 | 39 |
| 21 | 60 | 40 |
| 22 | 60 | 40 |
| 23 | 59 | 41 |
| 24 | 58 | 42 |
| 25 | 57 | 43 |
| 26 | 57 | 43 |
| 27 | 56 | 44 |
| 28 | 55 | 45 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Lafia gets around 3 mm of rain over 0.5 wet days in February. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 2% and peaks near 3% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 2 |
| 16 | 2 |
| 17 | 2 |
| 18 | 2 |
| 19 | 2 |
| 20 | 3 |
| 21 | 3 |
| 22 | 3 |
| 23 | 3 |
| 24 | 3 |
| 25 | 3 |
| 26 | 3 |
| 27 | 3 |
| 28 | 3 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the dry band about 51% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 25% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 32 |
| Comfortable (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Humid (%) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Muggy (%) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Oppressive (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 2 |
| 2 | 60 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 2 |
| 3 | 60 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 2 |
| 4 | 60 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| 5 | 60 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| 6 | 60 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| 7 | 60 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| 8 | 60 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| 9 | 59 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 2 |
| 10 | 58 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 2 |
| 11 | 57 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 2 |
| 12 | 56 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 2 |
| 13 | 55 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 2 |
| 14 | 54 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 3 |
| 15 | 53 | 9 | 14 | 21 | 3 |
| 16 | 53 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 3 |
| 17 | 51 | 8 | 14 | 23 | 4 |
| 18 | 49 | 8 | 15 | 24 | 4 |
| 19 | 47 | 8 | 15 | 25 | 5 |
| 20 | 45 | 8 | 15 | 26 | 6 |
| 21 | 44 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 6 |
| 22 | 42 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 7 |
| 23 | 40 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 7 |
| 24 | 39 | 8 | 16 | 29 | 8 |
| 25 | 37 | 8 | 16 | 30 | 8 |
| 26 | 36 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 9 |
| 27 | 34 | 9 | 17 | 32 | 9 |
| 28 | 32 | 9 | 17 | 33 | 9 |
Wind in February
Winds average 7 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of February to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 6:50 AM to 6:45 AM, and sunset from 6:28 PM to 6:34 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 6:50 | 6:28 |
| 2 | 11.6 | 6:50 | 6:29 |
| 3 | 11.6 | 6:50 | 6:29 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:50 | 6:29 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:50 | 6:30 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:50 | 6:30 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:50 | 6:30 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:50 | 6:31 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 6:50 | 6:31 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 6:50 | 6:31 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 6:50 | 6:31 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 6:49 | 6:32 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 6:49 | 6:32 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 6:49 | 6:32 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 6:49 | 6:32 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 6:49 | 6:32 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 6:48 | 6:33 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 6:48 | 6:33 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:48 | 6:33 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:48 | 6:33 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 6:47 | 6:33 |
| 22 | 11.8 | 6:47 | 6:33 |
| 23 | 11.8 | 6:47 | 6:33 |
| 24 | 11.8 | 6:46 | 6:34 |
| 25 | 11.8 | 6:46 | 6:34 |
| 26 | 11.8 | 6:46 | 6:34 |
| 27 | 11.8 | 6:45 | 6:34 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 6:45 | 6:34 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 6.35 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.86 kWh/m² to a high of 6.35 kWh/m² in February across the year — February's 6.35 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.3 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Lafia
In February, Lafia sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Lafia's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Lafia sees seasonal dust haze (January–May), heaviest in February.
Is February a good time to visit Lafia?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Lafia.
What to pack for Lafia in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Lafia sees daytime highs around 37°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Lafia in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Lafia peaks around September 17 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Lafia in February
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Lafia is worst in January — around 113 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.4× the cleanest month (July, 26 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 113 | 104 | 74 | 58 | 35 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 44 | 54 | 90 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 113 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 104 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 74 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 58 | Unhealthy |
| May | 35 | Moderate |
| Jun | 29 | Moderate |
| Jul | 26 | Moderate |
| Aug | 28 | Moderate |
| Sep | 31 | Moderate |
| Oct | 44 | Poor |
| Nov | 54 | Poor |
| Dec | 90 | Unhealthy |
Where is Lafia?
Lafia sits at 8.5°N, 8.5°E, 179 m above sea level, in Nigeria. The nearest listed city is Doma, 21 km away.
Topography around Lafia
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Lafia.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Lafia has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 82 m around an average of 178 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 166 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,323 m.
The land around Lafia is covered by artificial surfaces (66%) within 3 km, cropland (78%) within 16 km, and cropland (54%) and shrubs (23%) within 80 km.
Nigeria travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 13% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,224
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 30%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 15.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 20.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 569
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Lafia (8.4939°, 8.5153°, elevation 179 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).