Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Atunkwasa
Atunkwasa is a locality in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time21:55
8.38° N, 8.58° EElevation 192 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 23°
Rain this month93mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Atunkwasa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:14 · 18:0711 h 52 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:20Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month37°C
Average high in March
Coolest month22°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthJune
183 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
2 mm of rain
Weather in Atunkwasa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 69%
Today25 Oct34°29°
Mon26 Oct33°24°4.1 mm
Tue27 Oct31°24°
Wed28 Oct31°24°
Thu29 Oct33°25°
Fri30 Oct32°24°
Sat31 Oct31°25°
Sun1 Nov32°25°
Mon2 Nov32°25°
Tue3 Nov32°25°
When to go to Atunkwasa
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 56 | 57 | 38 | 23 | 27 | 37 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 37 | 54 | 57 |
| High | 35° | 37° | 37° | 35° | 32° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 33° | 35° |
| Low | 22° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 2 | 2 | 16 | 69 | 133 | 183 | 219 | 262 | 210 | 93 | 4 | 2 |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 16 | 5 | 1 |
What's on in Atunkwasa
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Atunkwasa
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Nigeria seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Atunkwasa
Towns and villages around Atunkwasa
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Gwadanye2.2 kmAkarekwu Nsidi3.3 kmAkarekwu4.1 kmAgyaragu4.3 kmAkarekwu Kworo4.5 kmAkarekwu4.7 kmDuduguru4.9 kmAjakiri5.1 kmAkarekwu Kunde5.3 kmAdobi7.6 kmAshiga8.2 kmBenue9.1 kmAkanga9.5 kmAgode11 kmUme11 kmUngwan Kasua11 kmAshefe11 kmAgudu11 kmMutundaya11 kmAgbade11 kmUngwan Amadu11 kmItyohemba12 kmGwara13 kmAtabara13 kmUngwan Rimi14 km
Places near Atunkwasa
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Atunkwasa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Atunkwasa.
What is the hottest month in Atunkwasa?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 37°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Atunkwasa?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Atunkwasa?
June is the wettest month with about 183 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.