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The climate of Niamtougou is
tropical, with a very hot, dry period from November to March and a rainy period from April to October. In the dry period, the
Harmattan, the dust-laden wind from the Sahara desert, can blow.
The city is located in northeastern Togo, at 450 meters (1,475 feet) above sea level, near the border with Benin.
Niamtougou - Climate data
In Niamtougou, the
average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 24.7 °C (76.5 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 30.1 °C (86.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Niamtougou - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 19.8 | 33.6 | 26.7 | 68 | 92 | 80.1 |
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| February | 22.5 | 35.5 | 29 | 72 | 96 | 84.2 |
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| March | 23.9 | 36.3 | 30.1 | 75 | 97 | 86.2 |
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| April | 23.9 | 34.5 | 29.2 | 75 | 94 | 84.6 |
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| May | 22.9 | 32.3 | 27.6 | 73 | 90 | 81.7 |
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| June | 22 | 30.3 | 26.2 | 72 | 86 | 79.1 |
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| July | 21.4 | 28.6 | 25 | 70 | 83 | 77 |
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| August | 21.2 | 28.2 | 24.7 | 70 | 83 | 76.5 |
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| September | 21.1 | 29.7 | 25.4 | 70 | 85 | 77.7 |
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| October | 21 | 31.6 | 26.3 | 70 | 89 | 79.3 |
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| November | 19.6 | 33.7 | 26.7 | 67 | 93 | 80 |
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| December | 19.2 | 33.7 | 26.4 | 66 | 93 | 79.6 |
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| Year | 21.5 | 32.3 | 26.85 | 70.8 | 90.2 | 80.5 |
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In Niamtougou,
precipitation amounts to 1390 millimeters (54.7 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest month (January) to 275 mm (10.8 in) in the wettest one (September). Here is the average precipitation.
Niamtougou - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| February | 9 | 0.4 | 1 |
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| March | 35 | 1.4 | 5 |
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| April | 90 | 3.5 | 7 |
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| May | 165 | 6.5 | 8 |
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| June | 180 | 7.1 | 9 |
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| July | 225 | 8.9 | 14 |
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| August | 250 | 9.8 | 16 |
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| September | 275 | 10.8 | 12 |
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| October | 130 | 5.1 | 7 |
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| November | 25 | 1 | 2 |
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| December | 4 | 0.2 | 1 |
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| Year | 1390 | 54.7 | 82 |
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Niamtougou - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the weather in Niamtougou is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.7 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.7 °F) and a maximum of 33.6 °C (92.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 21%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
In
February, the weather in Niamtougou is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.0 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.4 °F) and a maximum of 35.5 °C (95.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (101 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
March, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Niamtougou is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.1 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (75.1 °F) and a maximum of 36.3 °C (97.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In
April, the weather in Niamtougou is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.2 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (75.1 °F) and a maximum of 34.5 °C (94.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
May, the weather in Niamtougou is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 22.9 °C (73.1 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In
June, the weather in Niamtougou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.7 °F) and a maximum of 30.3 °C (86.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 180 mm (7.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In
July, the weather in Niamtougou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.0 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 21.4 °C (70.5 °F) and a maximum of 28.6 °C (83.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In
August, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Niamtougou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.7 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 21.2 °C (70.2 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 250 mm (9.8 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
In
September, the weather in Niamtougou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.4 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21.1 °C (69.9 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 275 mm (10.8 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
In
October, the weather in Niamtougou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.3 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.8 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
In
November, the weather in Niamtougou is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.7 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 19.6 °C (67.3 °F) and a maximum of 33.7 °C (92.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
In
December, the weather in Niamtougou is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.4 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 19.2 °C (66.5 °F) and a maximum of 33.7 °C (92.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 30%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).