Owo weather in March
In March, Owo sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 80 mm of rain across 18 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Owo's 5th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Owo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 80 mm
- 18 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:49 AM – 6:46 PM
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.22 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.7
- out of 10
Owo is local government area in Ondo State, Nigeria.
- Density
- 270/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month.
A typical March day in Owo reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 9°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, March runs on par with February and about 2°C warmer than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
| 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 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 24 |
| 2 | 34 | 24 |
| 3 | 34 | 24 |
| 4 | 34 | 24 |
| 5 | 34 | 24 |
| 6 | 34 | 24 |
| 7 | 34 | 24 |
| 8 | 33 | 24 |
| 9 | 33 | 24 |
| 10 | 33 | 24 |
| 11 | 33 | 24 |
| 12 | 33 | 24 |
| 13 | 33 | 24 |
| 14 | 33 | 24 |
| 15 | 33 | 24 |
| 16 | 33 | 24 |
| 17 | 33 | 24 |
| 18 | 33 | 24 |
| 19 | 33 | 24 |
| 20 | 33 | 24 |
| 21 | 33 | 24 |
| 22 | 33 | 24 |
| 23 | 33 | 24 |
| 24 | 33 | 24 |
| 25 | 33 | 24 |
| 26 | 33 | 24 |
| 27 | 33 | 24 |
| 28 | 33 | 24 |
| 29 | 33 | 24 |
| 30 | 33 | 24 |
| 31 | 32 | 24 |
How March really feels in Owo
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March 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 March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Owo weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 2nd-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 21° | 12 | 3.4 | 11.6 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 34° / 23° | 30 | 6.9 | 11.8 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 33° / 24° | 80 | 18 | 12 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 32° / 24° | 125 | 21.3 | 12.2 | 2.9 |
| May | 30° / 23° | 182 | 25 | 12.3 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 29° / 22° | 220 | 27.7 | 12.4 | 3.1 |
| Jul | 28° / 22° | 222 | 28.2 | 12.4 | 3.5 |
| Aug | 28° / 22° | 219 | 26.6 | 12.2 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 28° / 22° | 228 | 27.7 | 12 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 30° / 22° | 175 | 25.5 | 11.8 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 31° / 23° | 47 | 10.9 | 11.7 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 32° / 22° | 9 | 2.9 | 11.6 | 4.7 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 74%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
| Cloudier (%) | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 76 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 63 |
| 2 | 37 | 63 |
| 3 | 36 | 64 |
| 4 | 35 | 65 |
| 5 | 34 | 66 |
| 6 | 32 | 68 |
| 7 | 32 | 68 |
| 8 | 31 | 69 |
| 9 | 29 | 71 |
| 10 | 28 | 72 |
| 11 | 27 | 73 |
| 12 | 25 | 75 |
| 13 | 24 | 76 |
| 14 | 22 | 78 |
| 15 | 22 | 78 |
| 16 | 22 | 78 |
| 17 | 22 | 78 |
| 18 | 20 | 80 |
| 19 | 20 | 80 |
| 20 | 20 | 80 |
| 21 | 21 | 79 |
| 22 | 21 | 79 |
| 23 | 22 | 78 |
| 24 | 21 | 79 |
| 25 | 21 | 79 |
| 26 | 22 | 78 |
| 27 | 22 | 78 |
| 28 | 22 | 78 |
| 29 | 22 | 78 |
| 30 | 23 | 77 |
| 31 | 23 | 77 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Owo gets around 80 mm of rain over 18 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 58% and peaks near 67% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 43 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43 |
| 2 | 44 |
| 3 | 46 |
| 4 | 47 |
| 5 | 49 |
| 6 | 50 |
| 7 | 51 |
| 8 | 52 |
| 9 | 53 |
| 10 | 54 |
| 11 | 55 |
| 12 | 56 |
| 13 | 57 |
| 14 | 58 |
| 15 | 59 |
| 16 | 59 |
| 17 | 60 |
| 18 | 61 |
| 19 | 61 |
| 20 | 61 |
| 21 | 62 |
| 22 | 62 |
| 23 | 63 |
| 24 | 63 |
| 25 | 64 |
| 26 | 65 |
| 27 | 65 |
| 28 | 66 |
| 29 | 67 |
| 30 | 67 |
| 31 | 67 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the oppressive band about 87% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 96% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Oppressive (%) | 76 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 84 | 85 | 84 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 |
| Miserable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 76 | 2 |
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 78 | 2 |
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 79 | 2 |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 80 | 2 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 81 | 2 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 82 | 2 |
| 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 82 | 2 |
| 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 84 | 2 |
| 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 85 | 2 |
| 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 84 | 3 |
| 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 86 | 3 |
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 87 | 3 |
| 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 88 | 3 |
| 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 87 | 4 |
| 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 88 | 4 |
| 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 89 | 4 |
| 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 89 | 4 |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 90 | 5 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 90 | 5 |
| 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 90 | 5 |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 90 | 6 |
| 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 91 | 6 |
| 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 91 | 6 |
| 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 90 | 7 |
| 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 90 | 7 |
| 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 90 | 7 |
| 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 91 | 7 |
| 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 90 | 8 |
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 90 | 8 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 91 | 8 |
| 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 91 | 8 |
Wind in March
Winds average 8 km/h in March, the windiest month of the year.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 8 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 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:55 AM to 6:41 AM, and sunset from 6:46 PM to 6:44 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:55 | 6:46 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:55 | 6:46 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:55 | 6:46 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:54 | 6:46 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:54 | 6:46 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:53 | 6:46 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:53 | 6:46 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:53 | 6:46 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:52 | 6:46 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:52 | 6:46 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:46 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:46 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:50 | 6:46 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:50 | 6:46 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:49 | 6:46 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:49 | 6:46 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:48 | 6:46 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:48 | 6:46 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:47 | 6:46 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:47 | 6:45 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:46 | 6:45 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:46 | 6:45 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:45 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:45 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:45 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:45 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:45 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:45 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:42 | 6:44 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:42 | 6:44 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:41 | 6:44 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.22 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.66 kWh/m² to a high of 5.58 kWh/m² in January across the year — March's 5.22 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| 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 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Owo
In March, Owo sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Owo's rainy season runs April–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Owo sees seasonal dust haze (January–April), heaviest in February.
Is March a good time to visit Owo?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Owo.
What to pack for Owo in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Owo sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 18 days see rain.
UV index in Owo in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Owo peaks around March 22 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near February 8 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 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 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 | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Owo in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Owo is worst in January — around 170 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 4.4× the cleanest month (July, 39 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) | 170 | 156 | 80 | 65 | 50 | 45 | 39 | 40 | 50 | 70 | 94 | 154 |
| Level | Very unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Very unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 170 | Very unhealthy |
| Feb | 156 | Very unhealthy |
| Mar | 80 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 65 | Unhealthy |
| May | 50 | Poor |
| Jun | 45 | Poor |
| Jul | 39 | Poor |
| Aug | 40 | Poor |
| Sep | 50 | Poor |
| Oct | 70 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 94 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 154 | Very unhealthy |
Where is Owo?
Owo sits at 7.2°N, 5.6°E, 348 m above sea level, in Nigeria. The nearest listed city is Emure-Ekiti, 30 km away.
Topography around Owo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Owo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Owo has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 90 m around an average of 319 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 217 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 887 m.
The land around Owo is covered by artificial surfaces (50%) and trees (31%) within 3 km, trees (76%) within 16 km, and trees (83%) 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 Owo (7.1962°, 5.5868°, elevation 348 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).