Soba in Fall
In fall (September, October and November), Soba sees average daytime highs around 30°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 222 mm of rain over about 32 wet days across the season. It is the 3rd-warmest season and the 2nd-wettest season.
Over the season highs climb from about 28°C in early September to 31°C by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 32% of the time across fall, and the air most often feels dry.
Fall is Soba's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Soba's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 30°C
- 3rd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 222 mm
- 32 wet days
- Avg wind
- 9 km/h
- Travel score
- 4.7
- 2nd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in Soba in Fall
Over the season highs climb from about 28°C in early September to 31°C by late November.
A typical fall day in Soba reaches about 30°C and drops to 19°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is November, the coolest November.
How fall really feels in Soba
Once humidity and wind are folded in, fall brings about 24 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C.
The story in fall is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Soba weather by month
How the three fall months (September, October and November) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 15° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 6.9 |
| Feb | 32° / 18° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.6 | 5.0 |
| Mar | 36° / 21° | 2 | 0.3 | 11.9 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 36° / 24° | 17 | 3.9 | 12.2 | 2.1 |
| May | 34° / 24° | 74 | 13 | 12.5 | 2.8 |
| Jun | 30° / 22° | 108 | 16.9 | 12.6 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 28° / 21° | 153 | 23.2 | 12.6 | 4.0 |
| Aug | 27° / 21° | 235 | 26 | 12.4 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 29° / 21° | 170 | 22.8 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 31° / 20° | 52 | 9 | 11.8 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 31° / 17° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.5 | 5.5 |
| Dec | 30° / 15° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.4 | 6.9 |
Cloud cover in Fall
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 32% of the time across fall.
Chance of precipitation in Fall
Soba gets around 222 mm of rain over 32 wet days across fall. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Fall
Most of fall feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Fall
Winds average 9 km/h across fall.
Sunrise & sunset in Fall
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min in early September to 11 h 24 min by late November. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Fall
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across fall, about 5.9 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Soba
In fall, Soba overlaps its monsoon and dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Soba's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Soba sees seasonal dust haze (January–June), heaviest in April.
Is fall a good time to visit Soba?
Our two travel scores rate fall for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
fall is a reasonable time to visit Soba for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Soba in Fall
From fall's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In fall, Soba sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 32 days see rain.
UV index in Soba in Fall
Clear-sky midday UV across fall averages around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Soba peaks around August 19 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 7 (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) | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | High | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Very high |
| Feb | 7 | High |
| Mar | 10 | Extreme |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Soba in Fall
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where fall falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Soba is worst in February — around 140 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 3.9× the cleanest month (July, 36 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) | 133 | 140 | 132 | 101 | 63 | 49 | 36 | 39 | 60 | 95 | 109 | 126 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 133 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 140 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 132 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 101 | Unhealthy |
| May | 63 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 49 | Poor |
| Jul | 36 | Poor |
| Aug | 39 | Poor |
| Sep | 60 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 95 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 109 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 126 | Unhealthy |
Where is Soba?
Soba sits at 11.0°N, 8.1°E, 683 m above sea level, in Nigeria. The nearest listed city is Dutsen Wai, 21 km away.
Topography around Soba
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Soba.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Soba has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 56 m around an average of 690 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 104 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 676 m.
The land around Soba is covered by cropland (88%) within 3 km, cropland (89%) within 16 km, and cropland (77%) 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 Soba (10.9813°, 8.0575°, elevation 683 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.