Makurdi weather in December
In December, Makurdi sees average daytime highs of 35°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 1 mm of rain across 0.2 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 65% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 36 min at the start of December to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Makurdi's 1st-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Makurdi's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 35°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- 0.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:35 AM – 6:09 PM
- Cloud cover
- 32%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.84 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.1
- out of 10
Makurdi is city in Nigeria.
- Density
- 476/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1927
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month.
A typical December day in Makurdi reaches about 35°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 34°C and 37°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C warmer than November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 23 |
| 2 | 35 | 23 |
| 3 | 35 | 23 |
| 4 | 35 | 23 |
| 5 | 35 | 23 |
| 6 | 35 | 23 |
| 7 | 35 | 23 |
| 8 | 35 | 23 |
| 9 | 35 | 23 |
| 10 | 35 | 23 |
| 11 | 35 | 23 |
| 12 | 35 | 23 |
| 13 | 35 | 23 |
| 14 | 35 | 23 |
| 15 | 35 | 23 |
| 16 | 35 | 23 |
| 17 | 35 | 23 |
| 18 | 35 | 23 |
| 19 | 35 | 22 |
| 20 | 35 | 22 |
| 21 | 35 | 22 |
| 22 | 35 | 22 |
| 23 | 35 | 22 |
| 24 | 35 | 22 |
| 25 | 35 | 22 |
| 26 | 35 | 22 |
| 27 | 35 | 22 |
| 28 | 35 | 22 |
| 29 | 35 | 22 |
| 30 | 35 | 22 |
| 31 | 35 | 22 |
How December really feels in Makurdi
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 31 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 December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Makurdi weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 5th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36° / 23° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.6 | 2.8 |
| Feb | 37° / 25° | 4 | 0.7 | 11.7 | 1.8 |
| Mar | 37° / 27° | 13 | 2 | 11.9 | 1.5 |
| Apr | 36° / 26° | 42 | 6.1 | 12.2 | 2.2 |
| May | 33° / 25° | 90 | 13.1 | 12.3 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 31° / 24° | 122 | 17.9 | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 30° / 24° | 173 | 23.8 | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 29° / 23° | 211 | 24.9 | 12.3 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 30° / 24° | 171 | 22.6 | 12 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 31° / 24° | 84 | 13.8 | 11.8 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 34° / 24° | 6 | 1.4 | 11.6 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 35° / 23° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.6 | 3.1 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 65% of the time in December, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 22%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 69 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 78 |
| Cloudier (%) | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69 | 31 |
| 2 | 70 | 30 |
| 3 | 70 | 30 |
| 4 | 72 | 28 |
| 5 | 72 | 28 |
| 6 | 72 | 28 |
| 7 | 74 | 26 |
| 8 | 74 | 26 |
| 9 | 75 | 25 |
| 10 | 77 | 23 |
| 11 | 77 | 23 |
| 12 | 78 | 22 |
| 13 | 79 | 21 |
| 14 | 80 | 20 |
| 15 | 80 | 20 |
| 16 | 81 | 19 |
| 17 | 82 | 18 |
| 18 | 82 | 18 |
| 19 | 83 | 17 |
| 20 | 83 | 17 |
| 21 | 83 | 17 |
| 22 | 84 | 16 |
| 23 | 83 | 17 |
| 24 | 83 | 17 |
| 25 | 82 | 18 |
| 26 | 82 | 18 |
| 27 | 81 | 19 |
| 28 | 80 | 20 |
| 29 | 80 | 20 |
| 30 | 79 | 21 |
| 31 | 78 | 22 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Makurdi gets around 1 mm of rain over 0.2 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 1% and peaks near 1% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 53% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 28% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 54 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Comfortable (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Humid (%) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Muggy (%) | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Oppressive (%) | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 6 | 10 | 36 | 23 |
| 2 | 27 | 6 | 11 | 35 | 21 |
| 3 | 28 | 6 | 11 | 34 | 20 |
| 4 | 30 | 6 | 11 | 33 | 19 |
| 5 | 32 | 6 | 11 | 33 | 17 |
| 6 | 34 | 7 | 12 | 32 | 16 |
| 7 | 36 | 7 | 12 | 30 | 15 |
| 8 | 38 | 7 | 12 | 29 | 14 |
| 9 | 40 | 7 | 12 | 28 | 12 |
| 10 | 42 | 8 | 13 | 27 | 11 |
| 11 | 44 | 8 | 13 | 25 | 10 |
| 12 | 46 | 9 | 13 | 24 | 9 |
| 13 | 48 | 9 | 13 | 23 | 8 |
| 14 | 50 | 9 | 13 | 21 | 7 |
| 15 | 51 | 10 | 13 | 20 | 6 |
| 16 | 54 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 5 |
| 17 | 57 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 4 |
| 18 | 59 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 3 |
| 19 | 60 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 3 |
| 20 | 63 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 2 |
| 21 | 64 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 2 |
| 22 | 66 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 1 |
| 23 | 67 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 1 |
| 24 | 68 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| 25 | 68 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| 26 | 71 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 1 |
| 27 | 71 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 1 |
| 28 | 71 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 1 |
| 29 | 73 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
| 30 | 73 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
| 31 | 73 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
Wind in December
Winds average 8 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 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 | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of December to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:28 AM to 6:42 AM, and sunset from 6:03 PM to 6:16 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 6:28 | 6:03 |
| 2 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:03 |
| 3 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:04 |
| 4 | 11.6 | 6:30 | 6:04 |
| 5 | 11.6 | 6:30 | 6:04 |
| 6 | 11.6 | 6:31 | 6:05 |
| 7 | 11.6 | 6:31 | 6:05 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 6:32 | 6:05 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 6:32 | 6:06 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 6:33 | 6:06 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:33 | 6:07 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:34 | 6:07 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:34 | 6:07 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:35 | 6:08 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:35 | 6:08 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:35 | 6:09 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:36 | 6:09 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:36 | 6:10 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:37 | 6:10 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:37 | 6:10 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:38 | 6:11 |
| 22 | 11.5 | 6:38 | 6:11 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:39 | 6:12 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:39 | 6:12 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:40 | 6:13 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:40 | 6:13 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:41 | 6:14 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:41 | 6:14 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 6:42 | 6:15 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 6:42 | 6:15 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 6:42 | 6:16 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.84 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.94 kWh/m² to a high of 6.23 kWh/m² in February across the year — December's 5.84 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 6.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Makurdi
In December, Makurdi sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Makurdi's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Makurdi sees seasonal dust haze (December–April), heaviest in February.
Is December a good time to visit Makurdi?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Makurdi. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Makurdi in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Makurdi sees daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection.
UV index in Makurdi in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Makurdi peaks around September 17 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 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) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Makurdi in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Makurdi is worst in January — around 130 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.3× the cleanest month (July, 30 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) | 130 | 109 | 74 | 58 | 37 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 46 | 61 | 112 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 130 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 109 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 74 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 58 | Unhealthy |
| May | 37 | Poor |
| Jun | 33 | Moderate |
| Jul | 30 | Moderate |
| Aug | 33 | Moderate |
| Sep | 34 | Moderate |
| Oct | 46 | Poor |
| Nov | 61 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 112 | Unhealthy |
Where is Makurdi?
Makurdi sits at 7.7°N, 8.5°E, 92 m above sea level, in Nigeria. The nearest listed city is Igbor, 33 km away.
Topography around Makurdi
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Makurdi.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Makurdi has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 66 m around an average of 81 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 118 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 458 m.
The land around Makurdi is covered by artificial surfaces (63%) within 3 km, cropland (46%) and shrubs (21%) within 16 km, and cropland (48%) and shrubs (22%) 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 Makurdi (7.7337°, 8.5214°, elevation 92 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).