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Anambra, Nigeria

Weather in Onitsha, Nigeria

Current weather

26°C

Overcast

Feels like
30°C
Today’s low / high
24°C / 31°C
Chance of rain
27% in the next hour
Wind
7 km/h S
Wind gust
14 km/h
Humidity
92%
Air quality
AQI 78 · Moderate
UV index
8 · Very high
Sunrise
Sunset

Today’s forecast updated: · Data source: Open-Meteo

Map of Nigeria showing the location of Onitsha in Anambra Onitsha 26°C 7 km/h S
Onitsha is in Anambra State, Nigeria, in the southeast region.

Weather in Onitsha today

It is currently 26°C with overcast. Rain is possible from today overnight; the chance peaks at 100% Friday afternoon.

Is rain expected today or tomorrow?
Rain is possible from early this morning; the chance peaks at 96% tomorrow evening around 18:00.
How is the weather like tonight?
Tonight in Onitsha: overcast, with temperatures near 24°C. A few showers are possible. The chance peaks at 27% early this morning around 2:00. Winds may reach 5 km/h.
What will the weather be tomorrow in Onitsha?
Tomorrow in Onitsha: moderate rain showers, with a low of 24°C and a high of 31°C. Rain chance reaches 96% tomorrow evening around 18:00.

Next 24 hours

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Hourly weather forecast for Onitsha
TimeConditionsTemperatureRainAmountWind
Overcast24°C27%0.0 mm5 km/hSW
Overcast24°C23%0.0 mm4 km/hSW
Overcast24°C20%0.0 mm4 km/hSW
Overcast24°C21%0.0 mm4 km/hSW
Overcast24°C24%0.0 mm2 km/hSW
Sunrise
Overcast24°C29%0.0 mm2 km/hW
Overcast25°C36%0.0 mm2 km/hSW
Light drizzle26°C44%0.1 mm2 km/hSW
Light drizzle27°C53%0.1 mm4 km/hSW
Light drizzle28°C62%0.1 mm6 km/hSW
Light drizzle29°C72%0.2 mm6 km/hSW
Light drizzle30°C78%0.2 mm4 km/hSW
Light drizzle31°C79%0.1 mm7 km/hSW
Moderate drizzle30°C76%0.5 mm6 km/hS
Light rain showers28°C76%1.3 mm9 km/hSW
Thunderstorm26°C82%6.6 mm9 km/hS
Heavy drizzle26°C89%1.0 mm9 km/hS
Sunset
Moderate drizzle25°C90%0.5 mm10 km/hS
Moderate drizzle25°C79%0.5 mm7 km/hSW
Overcast25°C62%0.0 mm6 km/hSW
Overcast25°C47%0.0 mm7 km/hSW
Partly cloudy25°C35%0.0 mm6 km/hSW
Partly cloudy24°C25%0.0 mm6 km/hSW
Partly cloudy24°C18%0.0 mm6 km/hSW

7-day forecast

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Seven-day weather forecast for Onitsha
DayConditionsLow / highRainAmountWind
Sat, 12 SeptModerate rain showers24°C / 29°C92%6.4 mm9 km/hSW
Sun, 13 SeptThunderstorm24°C / 31°C90%11.2 mm10 km/hSW
Mon, 14 SeptModerate rain showers24°C / 31°C96%7.3 mm13 km/hSW
Tue, 15 SeptThunderstorm25°C / 31°C94%6.3 mm11 km/hSW
Wed, 16 SeptThunderstorm24°C / 29°C95%11.9 mm12 km/hSW
Thu, 17 SeptThunderstorm24°C / 30°C98%11.3 mm12 km/hSW
Fri, 18 SeptLight rain showers24°C / 30°C100%9.6 mm11 km/hSW

Onitsha weather tomorrow

Forecast for

Tomorrow in Onitsha, expect moderate rain showers, with temperatures from 24°C to 31°C. Rain chance peaks at 96% tomorrow evening around 18:00. Around 7.3 mm of precipitation is forecast. Winds may reach 13 km/h.

Tomorrow’s low / high

24°C / 31°C

Moderate rain showers

Maximum rain chance
96%
Expected precipitation
7.3 mm
Maximum wind
13 km/h SW
Maximum wind gust
37 km/h
UV index
8 · Very high
Sunrise
Sunset

Tomorrow’s forecast updated: · Data source: Open-Meteo

Details of Current Air quality in Onitsha

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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 78 · Moderate

PM2.5
32.6 μg/m³
PM10
32.9 μg/m³

In Onitsha, AQI 78 is Moderate. PM2.5 is 32.6 μg/m³ and PM10 is 32.9 μg/m³, so air quality is acceptable, but unusually sensitive people may notice pollution.

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 Onitsha weather?

Onitsha's weather is warm and humid, with the Niger River and the wider southeast climate contributing to frequent wet-season showers. Thunderstorms can produce brief heavy rain, while the dry season generally offers longer sunny spells.

Forecast last updated: · Data source: Open-Meteo. Weather forecasts are estimates and may change.