Nkpor weather in December
In December, Nkpor sees average daytime highs of 34°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 4 mm of rain across 1 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 51% of the time in December, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of December to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Nkpor's 1st-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Nkpor's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
- 1 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:39 AM – 6:18 PM
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.17 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.9
- out of 10
Nkpor is place in Anambra State, Nigeria.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month.
A typical December day in Nkpor reaches about 34°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 32°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C warmer than November and about 1°C cooler than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 24 |
| 2 | 33 | 24 |
| 3 | 33 | 24 |
| 4 | 33 | 24 |
| 5 | 33 | 24 |
| 6 | 33 | 24 |
| 7 | 33 | 24 |
| 8 | 33 | 24 |
| 9 | 33 | 24 |
| 10 | 33 | 24 |
| 11 | 34 | 24 |
| 12 | 34 | 24 |
| 13 | 34 | 24 |
| 14 | 34 | 24 |
| 15 | 34 | 24 |
| 16 | 34 | 24 |
| 17 | 34 | 24 |
| 18 | 34 | 24 |
| 19 | 34 | 24 |
| 20 | 34 | 24 |
| 21 | 34 | 24 |
| 22 | 34 | 24 |
| 23 | 34 | 24 |
| 24 | 34 | 24 |
| 25 | 34 | 24 |
| 26 | 34 | 24 |
| 27 | 34 | 23 |
| 28 | 34 | 23 |
| 29 | 34 | 23 |
| 30 | 34 | 23 |
| 31 | 34 | 23 |
How December really feels in Nkpor
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.
Nkpor weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 4th-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35° / 24° | 5 | 1.1 | 11.7 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 36° / 25° | 13 | 2.9 | 11.8 | 2.5 |
| Mar | 35° / 25° | 47 | 9.6 | 12 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 33° / 25° | 95 | 16.1 | 12.1 | 2.7 |
| May | 32° / 25° | 142 | 23.1 | 12.3 | 2.7 |
| Jun | 30° / 24° | 184 | 25.5 | 12.3 | 3.0 |
| Jul | 29° / 23° | 178 | 26 | 12.3 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 29° / 23° | 177 | 23.2 | 12.2 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 30° / 24° | 200 | 26.8 | 12 | 3.0 |
| Oct | 31° / 24° | 155 | 23.1 | 11.9 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 32° / 24° | 29 | 5.7 | 11.7 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 34° / 24° | 4 | 1 | 11.6 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 51% of the time in December, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 30%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 55 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 |
| Cloudier (%) | 45 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 | 45 |
| 2 | 57 | 43 |
| 3 | 58 | 42 |
| 4 | 59 | 41 |
| 5 | 60 | 40 |
| 6 | 61 | 39 |
| 7 | 62 | 38 |
| 8 | 64 | 36 |
| 9 | 65 | 35 |
| 10 | 67 | 33 |
| 11 | 68 | 32 |
| 12 | 70 | 30 |
| 13 | 71 | 29 |
| 14 | 72 | 28 |
| 15 | 73 | 27 |
| 16 | 75 | 25 |
| 17 | 76 | 24 |
| 18 | 76 | 24 |
| 19 | 77 | 23 |
| 20 | 77 | 23 |
| 21 | 78 | 22 |
| 22 | 78 | 22 |
| 23 | 77 | 23 |
| 24 | 77 | 23 |
| 25 | 77 | 23 |
| 26 | 77 | 23 |
| 27 | 75 | 25 |
| 28 | 75 | 25 |
| 29 | 74 | 26 |
| 30 | 73 | 27 |
| 31 | 73 | 27 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Nkpor gets around 4 mm of rain over 1 wet days in December, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 3% and peaks near 8% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 8 |
| 3 | 7 |
| 4 | 7 |
| 5 | 7 |
| 6 | 6 |
| 7 | 6 |
| 8 | 6 |
| 9 | 5 |
| 10 | 5 |
| 11 | 4 |
| 12 | 4 |
| 13 | 3 |
| 14 | 3 |
| 15 | 2 |
| 16 | 2 |
| 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the oppressive band about 54% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 79% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Humid (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Muggy (%) | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Oppressive (%) | 74 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 67 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 32 |
| Miserable (%) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 74 | 8 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 74 | 7 |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 73 | 7 |
| 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 71 | 6 |
| 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 70 | 6 |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 68 | 5 |
| 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 66 | 5 |
| 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 67 | 4 |
| 9 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 64 | 4 |
| 10 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 62 | 4 |
| 11 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 61 | 3 |
| 12 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 61 | 3 |
| 13 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 21 | 59 | 2 |
| 14 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 22 | 58 | 2 |
| 15 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 23 | 56 | 2 |
| 16 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 24 | 54 | 1 |
| 17 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 53 | 1 |
| 18 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 25 | 52 | 1 |
| 19 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 26 | 49 | 1 |
| 20 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 27 | 47 | 1 |
| 21 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 27 | 46 | 0 |
| 22 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 28 | 44 | 0 |
| 23 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 28 | 43 | 0 |
| 24 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 28 | 41 | 0 |
| 25 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 29 | 40 | 0 |
| 26 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 29 | 38 | 0 |
| 27 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 29 | 37 | 0 |
| 28 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 29 | 36 | 0 |
| 29 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 28 | 34 | 0 |
| 30 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 28 | 33 | 0 |
| 31 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 28 | 32 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 6 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 6 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 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | 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 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 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 shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:32 AM to 6:46 AM, and sunset from 6:12 PM to 6:25 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 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 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 6:32 | 6:12 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:33 | 6:13 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:33 | 6:13 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:34 | 6:13 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:34 | 6:14 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:35 | 6:14 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:35 | 6:15 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:36 | 6:15 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 6:36 | 6:15 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 6:37 | 6:16 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 6:37 | 6:16 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:38 | 6:16 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:38 | 6:17 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:39 | 6:17 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:39 | 6:18 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:39 | 6:18 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:40 | 6:19 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:40 | 6:19 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:41 | 6:20 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:41 | 6:20 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:42 | 6:20 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:42 | 6:21 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:43 | 6:21 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:43 | 6:22 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:22 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:23 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:23 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:24 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 6:46 | 6:24 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 6:46 | 6:25 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 6:46 | 6:25 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.17 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.75 kWh/m² to a high of 5.5 kWh/m² in January across the year — December's 5.17 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| 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 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Nkpor
In December, Nkpor sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Nkpor's monsoon runs April–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Nkpor sees seasonal dust haze (December–April), heaviest in February.
Is December a good time to visit Nkpor?
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 Nkpor. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Nkpor in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Nkpor sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection.
UV index in Nkpor 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 Nkpor peaks around September 22 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 10 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 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Nkpor 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 Nkpor is worst in January — around 201 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 3.5× the cleanest month (August, 58 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) | 201 | 171 | 100 | 98 | 83 | 73 | 59 | 58 | 70 | 92 | 108 | 197 |
| Level | Very unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Very unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 201 | Very unhealthy |
| Feb | 171 | Very unhealthy |
| Mar | 100 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 98 | Unhealthy |
| May | 83 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 73 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 59 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 58 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 70 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 92 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 108 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 197 | Very unhealthy |
Where is Nkpor?
Nkpor sits at 6.2°N, 6.8°E, 124 m above sea level, in Nigeria. The nearest listed city is Onitsha, 5.0 km away.
Topography around Nkpor
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Nkpor.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Nkpor has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 133 m around an average of 111 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 222 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 575 m.
The land around Nkpor is covered by artificial surfaces (64%) and trees (20%) within 3 km, trees (48%) and artificial surfaces (25%) within 16 km, and trees (66%) and grassland (21%) 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 Nkpor (6.1504°, 6.8304°, elevation 124 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).