Anambra, Nigeria
Weather in Awka, Nigeria
Current weather
26°C
Partly cloudy
- Feels like
- 30°C
- Today’s low / high
- 23°C / 31°C
- Chance of rain
- 7% in the next hour
- Wind
- 8 km/h SW
- Wind gust
- 19 km/h
- Humidity
- 86%
- Air quality
- AQI 121 · Unhealthy for sensitive groups
- UV index
- 7 · High
- Sunrise
- Sunset
Today’s forecast updated: · Data source: Open-Meteo
Awka
26°C
8 km/h
SW
Weather in Awka today
It is currently 26°C with partly cloudy. Rain is possible from today morning; the chance peaks at 93% Tuesday afternoon. Extreme heat is possible from Monday afternoon; air or apparent temperatures may reach 40°C.
- Is rain expected today or tomorrow?
- Rain is possible from this morning; the chance peaks at 86% tomorrow afternoon around 16:00.
- How is the weather like tonight?
- Tonight in Awka: moderate drizzle, with temperatures from 24°C to 25°C. Rain is very likely. The chance peaks at 83% this evening around 18:00. Winds may reach 6 km/h.
- What will the weather be tomorrow in Awka?
- Tomorrow in Awka: thunderstorm, with a low of 24°C and a high of 30°C. Rain chance reaches 86% tomorrow afternoon around 16:00.
Extreme heat outlook for Awka over the next 7 days
Extreme heat is possible from Monday afternoon; air or apparent temperatures may reach 40°C. Air temperatures may reach 32°C, with the peak expected Monday afternoon. The threshold is met on 1 forecast day.
Reduce strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest period, use shade or cooling, and drink water. This forecast highlight is not an official warning; follow official local guidance if conditions worsen.
Next 24 hours
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| Time | Conditions | Temperature | Rain | Amount | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mainly clear | 27°C | 7% | 0.0 mm | 6 km/hW | |
 Light drizzle | 28°C | 12% | 0.1 mm | 2 km/hNW | |
| Partly cloudy | 29°C | 26% | 0.0 mm | 3 km/hN | |
| Light drizzle | 30°C | 44% | 0.2 mm | 2 km/hNE | |
| Light drizzle | 31°C | 59% | 0.2 mm | 2 km/hNW | |
| Light drizzle | 31°C | 67% | 0.1 mm | 3 km/hW | |
 Thunderstorm | 31°C | 71% | 0.5 mm | 3 km/hW | |
| Thunderstorm | 30°C | 75% | 1.4 mm | 3 km/hE | |
| Thunderstorm | 25°C | 80% | 6.4 mm | 7 km/hSE | |
| Light drizzle | 25°C | 83% | 0.4 mm | 4 km/hSW | |
| Sunset | |||||
 Light rain showers | 25°C | 82% | 1.4 mm | 2 km/hNW | |
| Light drizzle | 25°C | 72% | 0.1 mm | 3 km/hSE | |
 Overcast | 25°C | 56% | 0.0 mm | 6 km/hS | |
| Overcast | 25°C | 45% | 0.0 mm | 6 km/hSE | |
| Light drizzle | 25°C | 43% | 0.2 mm | 3 km/hS | |
| Moderate drizzle | 25°C | 45% | 0.7 mm | 2 km/hSW | |
| Light drizzle | 25°C | 45% | 0.3 mm | 2 km/hS | |
| Light drizzle | 24°C | 41% | 0.1 mm | 5 km/hS | |
| Overcast | 24°C | 36% | 0.0 mm | 3 km/hS | |
| Overcast | 24°C | 31% | 0.0 mm | 3 km/hSW | |
| Overcast | 24°C | 27% | 0.0 mm | 4 km/hSW | |
| Overcast | 24°C | 24% | 0.0 mm | 2 km/hSW | |
| Sunrise | |||||
| Overcast | 25°C | 24% | 0.0 mm | 5 km/hSW | |
| Overcast | 25°C | 27% | 0.0 mm | 7 km/hSW | |
7-day forecast
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| Day | Conditions | Low / high | Rain | Amount | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 9 Oct | Thunderstorm | 23°C / 31°C | 83% | 11.0 mm | 7 km/hSW |
| Sat, 10 Oct | Thunderstorm | 24°C / 30°C | 86% | 12.8 mm | 12 km/hSW |
| Sun, 11 Oct | Thunderstorm | 24°C / 31°C | 72% | 6.8 mm | 24 km/hW |
| Mon, 12 Oct | Heavy drizzle | 24°C / 33°C | 80% | 4.2 mm | 7 km/hSW |
| Tue, 13 Oct | Heavy drizzle | 24°C / 31°C | 93% | 5.3 mm | 10 km/hSW |
| Wed, 14 Oct | Thunderstorm | 24°C / 30°C | 89% | 12.4 mm | 4 km/hSW |
| Thu, 15 Oct | Thunderstorm | 24°C / 31°C | 91% | 8.4 mm | 3 km/hSW |
Awka weather tomorrow
Forecast for
Tomorrow in Awka, expect thunderstorm, with temperatures from 24°C to 30°C. Rain chance peaks at 86% tomorrow afternoon around 16:00. Around 12.8 mm of precipitation is forecast. Winds may reach 12 km/h.
Tomorrow’s low / high
24°C / 30°C
Thunderstorm
- Maximum rain chance
- 86%
- Expected precipitation
- 12.8 mm
- Maximum wind
- 12 km/h SW
- Maximum wind gust
- 27 km/h
- UV index
- 8 · Very high
- Sunrise
- Sunset
Tomorrow’s forecast updated: · Data source: Open-Meteo
Details of Current Air quality in Awka
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- US AQI
- U.S. Air Quality Index; higher values mean greater pollution and health concern.
- PM2.5
- Fine inhalable particles 2.5 micrometers or smaller, shown in μg/m³.
- PM10
- Inhalable particles 10 micrometers or smaller, shown in μg/m³.
US AQI
AQI 121 · Unhealthy for sensitive groups
- PM2.5
- 87.5 μg/m³
- PM10
- 88.2 μg/m³
In Awka, AQI 121 is Unhealthy for sensitive groups. PM2.5 is 87.5 μg/m³ and PM10 is 88.2 μg/m³, so sensitive groups may want to reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.
Last updated: · Data source: Open-Meteo Air Quality
Air quality is modeled for the city area and may differ from local street-level sensor readings.
What shapes Awka weather?
Awka sits in inland southeastern Nigeria, where warm and humid conditions support a long wet season. Thunderstorms may form quickly on humid days, and rainfall can vary between nearby neighborhoods and surrounding towns.
Forecast last updated: · Data source: Open-Meteo. Weather forecasts are estimates and may change.