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The climate of Nigeria is mostly tropical. Nigeria has three distinct climatic zones, [1] [2] two seasons, and an average temperature ranging between 21 °C and 35 °C. [2] Two major elements determine the temperature in Nigeria: the altitude of the sun and the atmosphere's transparency (as determined by the dual interplay of rainfall and ...
Köppen climate classification map of Nigeria. The tropical savanna climate, characterized by distinct rainy and dry seasons, dominates western to central Nigeria. It has a single peak in the summer and consistently high temperatures above 18 °C or 64.4 °F. Abuja, Nigeria's capital, experiences a temperature range of 18.45 to 36.9 °C (65.2 ...
Climate and weather in Nigeria. The escalation of climate variability in Nigeria has led to heightened and irregular rainfall patterns, exacerbating land degradation and resulting in more severe floods and erosion. As one of the top ten most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change, Nigeria has experienced a worsening of these ...
Climate map of Nigeria. The far south is defined by its tropical rainforest climate, where annual rainfall is 1,500 to 2,000 millimetres (60 to 80 in) per year. [105] In the southeast stands the Obudu Plateau. Coastal plains are found in both the southwest and the southeast. [104] Mangrove swamps are found along the coast. [106]
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The climate of Africa is a range of climates such as the equatorial climate, the tropical wet and dry climate, the tropical monsoon climate, the semi-arid climate (semi-desert and steppe), the desert climate (hyper-arid and arid), the humid subtropical climate, and the subtropical highland climate. Temperate climates are rare across the ...
Climate change and fragmentation: Climate change impacts, such as increased temperatures and altered rainfall patterns, can have adverse effects on the Nigerian lowland forests. [78] Changes in climatic conditions may disrupt the ecological balance and affect the distribution and abundance of plant and animal species. [ 79 ]
Christmas or Hanukkah travel is underway for millions, and the weather may be a factor. For some, snow, rain, even a little ice could disrupt your plans. Here's what you need to know in order to ...