Nnewi weather in December
In December, Nnewi sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 13 mm of rain across 3.3 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 32°C in the first days to 34°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 44% 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 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Nnewi's 1st-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Nnewi's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 13 mm
- 3.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 6:39 AM – 6:18 PM
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.1 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.0
- out of 10
Nnewi is city in Anambra State, Nigeria.
- Founded
- 1477
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs climb over the month, from about 32°C in the first days to 34°C by the end.
A typical December day in Nnewi reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°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) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 23 |
| 2 | 32 | 23 |
| 3 | 32 | 23 |
| 4 | 32 | 23 |
| 5 | 32 | 23 |
| 6 | 32 | 23 |
| 7 | 33 | 23 |
| 8 | 33 | 23 |
| 9 | 33 | 23 |
| 10 | 33 | 23 |
| 11 | 33 | 23 |
| 12 | 33 | 22 |
| 13 | 33 | 22 |
| 14 | 33 | 22 |
| 15 | 33 | 22 |
| 16 | 33 | 22 |
| 17 | 33 | 22 |
| 18 | 33 | 22 |
| 19 | 33 | 22 |
| 20 | 34 | 22 |
| 21 | 34 | 22 |
| 22 | 34 | 22 |
| 23 | 34 | 22 |
| 24 | 34 | 22 |
| 25 | 34 | 22 |
| 26 | 34 | 22 |
| 27 | 34 | 22 |
| 28 | 34 | 22 |
| 29 | 34 | 22 |
| 30 | 34 | 22 |
| 31 | 34 | 22 |
How December really feels in Nnewi
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.
Nnewi 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 | 34° / 22° | 15 | 3.5 | 11.7 | 3.2 |
| Feb | 35° / 24° | 36 | 7.7 | 11.8 | 2.6 |
| Mar | 34° / 24° | 100 | 16.8 | 12 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 32° / 24° | 179 | 22.4 | 12.1 | 2.6 |
| May | 31° / 23° | 241 | 27.1 | 12.3 | 2.6 |
| Jun | 30° / 23° | 267 | 28.1 | 12.3 | 2.9 |
| Jul | 28° / 22° | 243 | 28.4 | 12.3 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 28° / 22° | 232 | 26.5 | 12.2 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 29° / 23° | 279 | 28.9 | 12 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 30° / 23° | 269 | 28.7 | 11.9 | 2.8 |
| Nov | 31° / 23° | 82 | 13.3 | 11.7 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 33° / 22° | 13 | 3.3 | 11.7 | 4.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 44% of the time in December, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 35%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 47 | 49 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 68 | 71 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 68 |
| Cloudier (%) | 53 | 51 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 53 |
| 2 | 49 | 51 |
| 3 | 51 | 49 |
| 4 | 51 | 49 |
| 5 | 52 | 48 |
| 6 | 54 | 46 |
| 7 | 55 | 45 |
| 8 | 56 | 44 |
| 9 | 59 | 41 |
| 10 | 60 | 40 |
| 11 | 62 | 38 |
| 12 | 64 | 36 |
| 13 | 65 | 35 |
| 14 | 67 | 33 |
| 15 | 68 | 32 |
| 16 | 71 | 29 |
| 17 | 71 | 29 |
| 18 | 73 | 27 |
| 19 | 74 | 26 |
| 20 | 75 | 25 |
| 21 | 75 | 25 |
| 22 | 75 | 25 |
| 23 | 75 | 25 |
| 24 | 75 | 25 |
| 25 | 74 | 26 |
| 26 | 73 | 27 |
| 27 | 73 | 27 |
| 28 | 72 | 28 |
| 29 | 71 | 29 |
| 30 | 70 | 30 |
| 31 | 68 | 32 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Nnewi gets around 13 mm of rain over 3.3 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 11% and peaks near 23% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 |
| 2 | 22 |
| 3 | 22 |
| 4 | 21 |
| 5 | 20 |
| 6 | 19 |
| 7 | 18 |
| 8 | 17 |
| 9 | 16 |
| 10 | 15 |
| 11 | 14 |
| 12 | 12 |
| 13 | 11 |
| 14 | 10 |
| 15 | 9 |
| 16 | 8 |
| 17 | 7 |
| 18 | 6 |
| 19 | 6 |
| 20 | 5 |
| 21 | 5 |
| 22 | 4 |
| 23 | 4 |
| 24 | 4 |
| 25 | 4 |
| 26 | 4 |
| 27 | 4 |
| 28 | 4 |
| 29 | 5 |
| 30 | 5 |
| 31 | 5 |
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 51% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 78% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Muggy (%) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
| Oppressive (%) | 77 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 50 | 48 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
| Miserable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 77 | 3 |
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 75 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 74 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 72 | 3 |
| 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 72 | 2 |
| 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 70 | 2 |
| 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 67 | 2 |
| 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 66 | 2 |
| 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 65 | 2 |
| 10 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 63 | 2 |
| 11 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 62 | 1 |
| 12 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 60 | 1 |
| 13 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 58 | 1 |
| 14 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 24 | 56 | 1 |
| 15 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 55 | 1 |
| 16 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 26 | 53 | 1 |
| 17 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 28 | 50 | 1 |
| 18 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 48 | 1 |
| 19 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 30 | 45 | 1 |
| 20 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 31 | 43 | 0 |
| 21 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 32 | 41 | 0 |
| 22 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 33 | 39 | 0 |
| 23 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 33 | 37 | 0 |
| 24 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 34 | 35 | 0 |
| 25 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 34 | 33 | 0 |
| 26 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 34 | 32 | 0 |
| 27 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 34 | 30 | 0 |
| 28 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 34 | 29 | 0 |
| 29 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 33 | 28 | 0 |
| 30 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 33 | 27 | 0 |
| 31 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 32 | 27 | 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 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 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 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | 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 42 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 6:32 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 | 11.7 | 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 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 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 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 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 | 6:32 | 6:13 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:33 | 6:13 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:33 | 6:13 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:34 | 6:14 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:34 | 6:14 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:35 | 6:14 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:35 | 6:15 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 6:36 | 6:15 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 6:36 | 6:16 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 6:36 | 6:16 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 6:37 | 6:16 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 6:37 | 6:17 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 6:38 | 6:17 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 6:38 | 6:18 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 6:39 | 6:18 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 6:39 | 6:19 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 6:40 | 6:19 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 6:40 | 6:19 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 6:41 | 6:20 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 6:41 | 6:20 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 6:42 | 6:21 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 6:42 | 6:21 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 6:43 | 6:22 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 6:43 | 6:22 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 6:44 | 6:23 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 6:44 | 6:23 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 6:45 | 6:24 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 6:45 | 6:24 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 6:45 | 6:25 |
| 31 | 11.7 | 6:46 | 6:25 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.1 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.71 kWh/m² to a high of 5.45 kWh/m² in January across the year — December's 5.1 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 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 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| 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 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.4 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Nnewi
In December, Nnewi sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Nnewi's rainy season runs April–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Nnewi sees seasonal dust haze (December–April), heaviest in February.
Is December a good time to visit Nnewi?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Nnewi for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Nnewi in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Nnewi sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 3 days see rain.
UV index in Nnewi 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 Nnewi 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 Nnewi 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 Nnewi 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 Nnewi?
Nnewi sits at 6.0°N, 6.9°E, 151 m above sea level, in Nigeria. The nearest listed city is Ozubulu, 10 km away.
Topography around Nnewi
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Nnewi.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Nnewi has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 122 m around an average of 137 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 367 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 533 m.
The land around Nnewi is covered by artificial surfaces (67%) and trees (31%) within 3 km, trees (71%) and artificial surfaces (21%) within 16 km, and trees (68%) 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 Nnewi (6.0196°, 6.9173°, elevation 151 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).