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Ankpa Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

Warmest Thursday at 35° · coldest night Sunday at 22°

The short of it: Ankpa weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 26 °C (79 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like 30 °C (85 °F). Today’s high 34 °C (94 °F), low 24 °C (76 °F). Chance of rain 60% in the next 24 hours, about 3.1 mm (0.12 in). Warnings in force: thunderstorms expected. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 01:00 local time.

ANKPA, Monday. — Those stepping out in Ankpa this morning will find thunderstorms; the afternoon should top out near 34°, the night near 24°. Count it a gift: 2° above the November average of 32° for these parts. Winds are light from the WSW, gusting to 16 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Thursday the pick at about 35°, while Sunday night will be the coldest at 22°. Rain or snow is due on 4 of them, some 17 mm in all. Nights run 4° milder than the November norm of 21°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Ankpa brings highs near 32°, lows of 21° and about 22 mm of rain over the month. March is the warmest month here at 34°, December the coldest at 19°, and September the wettest with 307 mm. The best months to ride in are November and January.

Daylight holds steady at 11 h 49 min. The station stands 164 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowMostly clear26°30°8 km/h–
2 AMMostly clear26°29°7 km/h–
3 AMMostly clear25°29°7 km/h–
4 AMMostly clear24°28°8 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy24°28°8 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy24°28°8 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy25°28°9 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy26°29°13 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy28°31°13 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy30°33°11 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy31°35°8 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy33°36°6 km/h0.1 mm
1 PMPartly cloudy34°38°5 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy34°38°3 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy34°38°2 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy34°38°2 km/h–
5 PMThunderstorm30°34°9 km/h1.2 mm
6 PMLight showers28°32°7 km/h1.8 mm
7 PMOvercast27°32°5 km/h–
8 PMOvercast27°31°5 km/h–
9 PMOvercast26°31°6 km/h–
10 PMOvercast26°31°7 km/h–
11 PMOvercast26°30°10 km/h–
12 AMOvercast26°29°11 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): thunderstorm, high 34°, low 24°, 3.1 mm of rain, gusts to 24 km/h. Sun up 6:18 AM, down 6:07 PM. Lightning and thunder expected — stay indoors and away from open ground.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today24°34°3.1 mm24 km/h11 h 49 min
Tuesday25°32°1.6 mm23 km/h11 h 48 min
Wednesday24°34°dry19 km/h11 h 48 min
Thursday24°35°dry21 km/h11 h 48 min
Friday23°33°8.7 mm19 km/h11 h 48 min
Saturday24°31°3.9 mm17 km/h11 h 47 min
Sunday22°35°dry14 km/h11 h 47 min

Warmest: Thursday at 35°. Wettest: Friday, 8.7 mm. Strongest gusts: today, 24 km/h.

The Almanac · Ankpa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Ankpa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
2° warmer, 151 mm less rain
Versus December
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 46 min
Average wind
5 km/h
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Ankpa in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Ankpa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°19°4.0 mm7 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
February34°21°10 mm7 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦
March34°23°36 mm7 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
April33°24°87 mm7 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦
May31°22°160 mm6 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦
June29°21°194 mm6 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦
July28°21°191 mm6 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
August28°21°219 mm6 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
September29°21°307 mm6 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
October30°21°173 mm5 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦
November32°21°22 mm5 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
December33°19°3.0 mm6 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Ankpa

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Ankpa today?

Right now it is 26 °C (79 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like 30 °C (85 °F). Today’s high is 34 °C (94 °F) and tonight’s low 24 °C (76 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 60%, with 3.1 mm (0.12 in) expected.

Will it rain in Ankpa this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 4 of the next 7 days, about 17 mm (0.68 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Ankpa?

Yes: thunderstorms expected. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Ankpa?

March, with an average high of 34 °C (94 °F). The coldest is December, when nights average 19 °C (66 °F). The wettest month is September, with 307 mm (12.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Ankpa?

November and January. November brings highs near 32 °C (89 °F) and about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain; January highs near 33 °C (91 °F) and 4.0 mm (0.16 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Ankpa?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 19 °C (66 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BojuBenue State29 km E33°21°22 mm
OtukpaBenue State34 km S31°21°27 mm
UgbokpoBenue State39 km NE33°21°14 mm
EteEnugu State40 km SSW31°21°26 mm
OchoboBenue State46 km ESE33°22°25 mm
Enugu-EzikeEnugu State51 km SSW31°21°27 mm
Obolo-Eke (1)Enugu State58 km S32°22°26 mm
NsukkaEnugu State66 km SSW31°21°30 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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