Minna weather in January
In January, Minna sees average daytime highs of 35°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 1 mm of rain across 0.1 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-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 60% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 24 min at the start of January to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Minna's 2nd-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Minna's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 35°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- 0.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 6:58 AM – 6:28 PM
- Cloud cover
- 35%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.04 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.2
- out of 10
Minna is capital of Niger State in Nigeria.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month.
A typical January day in Minna reaches about 35°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 33°C and 37°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and about 2°C cooler than February.
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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 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 22 |
| 2 | 35 | 22 |
| 3 | 35 | 22 |
| 4 | 35 | 22 |
| 5 | 35 | 22 |
| 6 | 35 | 22 |
| 7 | 35 | 22 |
| 8 | 35 | 22 |
| 9 | 35 | 22 |
| 10 | 35 | 22 |
| 11 | 35 | 22 |
| 12 | 35 | 22 |
| 13 | 35 | 22 |
| 14 | 35 | 22 |
| 15 | 35 | 22 |
| 16 | 35 | 22 |
| 17 | 35 | 22 |
| 18 | 35 | 22 |
| 19 | 35 | 22 |
| 20 | 35 | 23 |
| 21 | 35 | 23 |
| 22 | 35 | 23 |
| 23 | 35 | 23 |
| 24 | 36 | 23 |
| 25 | 36 | 23 |
| 26 | 36 | 23 |
| 27 | 36 | 23 |
| 28 | 36 | 23 |
| 29 | 36 | 23 |
| 30 | 36 | 23 |
| 31 | 36 | 23 |
How January really feels in Minna
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January 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 January is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Minna weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 4th-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 | 35° / 22° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.5 | 3.2 |
| Feb | 37° / 25° | 2 | 0.4 | 11.7 | 2.1 |
| Mar | 38° / 26° | 8 | 1.6 | 11.9 | 1.4 |
| Apr | 36° / 27° | 36 | 5.9 | 12.2 | 1.9 |
| May | 33° / 25° | 87 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 31° / 24° | 128 | 16.5 | 12.6 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 29° / 23° | 211 | 24.7 | 12.5 | 3.5 |
| Aug | 28° / 23° | 279 | 27.2 | 12.3 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 30° / 23° | 253 | 25.2 | 12.1 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 31° / 23° | 103 | 14.6 | 11.8 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 34° / 23° | 4 | 0.7 | 11.6 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 35° / 22° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.4 | 3.3 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 60% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 26%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 80 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 72 | 73 |
| Cloudier (%) | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80 | 20 |
| 2 | 80 | 20 |
| 3 | 78 | 22 |
| 4 | 78 | 22 |
| 5 | 78 | 22 |
| 6 | 77 | 23 |
| 7 | 77 | 23 |
| 8 | 77 | 23 |
| 9 | 76 | 24 |
| 10 | 75 | 25 |
| 11 | 75 | 25 |
| 12 | 74 | 26 |
| 13 | 74 | 26 |
| 14 | 73 | 27 |
| 15 | 73 | 27 |
| 16 | 73 | 27 |
| 17 | 72 | 28 |
| 18 | 72 | 28 |
| 19 | 72 | 28 |
| 20 | 72 | 28 |
| 21 | 71 | 29 |
| 22 | 71 | 29 |
| 23 | 71 | 29 |
| 24 | 71 | 29 |
| 25 | 72 | 28 |
| 26 | 72 | 28 |
| 27 | 72 | 28 |
| 28 | 72 | 28 |
| 29 | 73 | 27 |
| 30 | 72 | 28 |
| 31 | 73 | 27 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Minna gets around 1 mm of rain over 0.1 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 0% and peaks near 1% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 |
| 29 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
| 31 | 0 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 88% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 97 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 |
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 96 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | 95 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | 95 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | 95 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | 95 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | 94 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | 93 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | 93 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | 92 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | 91 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | 91 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | 90 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | 89 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | 89 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | 89 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | 87 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | 87 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | 86 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | 86 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 21 | 85 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 22 | 85 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 23 | 82 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 24 | 82 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 25 | 82 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 26 | 81 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 27 | 81 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 28 | 81 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 29 | 81 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 30 | 80 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 31 | 80 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
Wind in January
Winds average 9 km/h in January, the windiest month of the year.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 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 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | 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 January
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min at the start of January to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:54 AM to 7:00 AM, and sunset from 6:20 PM to 6:34 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.4 | 6:54 | 6:20 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 6:54 | 6:21 |
| 3 | 11.5 | 6:54 | 6:21 |
| 4 | 11.5 | 6:55 | 6:22 |
| 5 | 11.5 | 6:55 | 6:22 |
| 6 | 11.5 | 6:55 | 6:23 |
| 7 | 11.5 | 6:56 | 6:23 |
| 8 | 11.5 | 6:56 | 6:24 |
| 9 | 11.5 | 6:56 | 6:24 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 6:57 | 6:25 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 6:57 | 6:25 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 6:57 | 6:26 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 6:58 | 6:26 |
| 14 | 11.5 | 6:58 | 6:27 |
| 15 | 11.5 | 6:58 | 6:27 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 6:58 | 6:28 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 6:58 | 6:28 |
| 18 | 11.5 | 6:59 | 6:29 |
| 19 | 11.5 | 6:59 | 6:29 |
| 20 | 11.5 | 6:59 | 6:30 |
| 21 | 11.5 | 6:59 | 6:30 |
| 22 | 11.5 | 6:59 | 6:31 |
| 23 | 11.5 | 6:59 | 6:31 |
| 24 | 11.5 | 7:00 | 6:32 |
| 25 | 11.5 | 7:00 | 6:32 |
| 26 | 11.5 | 7:00 | 6:32 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 7:00 | 6:33 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 7:00 | 6:33 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 7:00 | 6:34 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 7:00 | 6:34 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 7:00 | 6:34 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 6.04 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.79 kWh/m² to a high of 6.57 kWh/m² in March across the year — January's 6.04 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | 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 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Minna
In January, Minna sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Minna's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Minna sees seasonal dust haze (January–June), heaviest in March.
Is January a good time to visit Minna?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Minna. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Minna in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Minna sees daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Minna in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January 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 Minna peaks around September 14 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 7 (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 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | Very high |
Air quality in Minna in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Minna is worst in February — around 105 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.4× the cleanest month (July, 24 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) | 97 | 105 | 81 | 58 | 35 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 30 | 48 | 62 | 88 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 97 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 105 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 81 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 58 | Unhealthy |
| May | 35 | Moderate |
| Jun | 29 | Moderate |
| Jul | 24 | Moderate |
| Aug | 25 | Moderate |
| Sep | 30 | Moderate |
| Oct | 48 | Poor |
| Nov | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 88 | Unhealthy |
Where is Minna?
Minna sits at 9.6°N, 6.5°E, 243 m above sea level, in Nigeria. The nearest listed city is Zungeru, 48 km away.
Topography around Minna
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Minna.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Minna has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 223 m around an average of 262 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 282 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 667 m.
The land around Minna is covered by artificial surfaces (72%) within 3 km, cropland (64%) within 16 km, and cropland (62%) 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 Minna (9.6152°, 6.5478°, elevation 243 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).