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Gombi

Coordinates: 10°9′44″N 12°44′24″E / 10.16222°N 12.74000°E / 10.16222; 12.74000
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Gombi
Balda
LGA and town
Map of Adamawa State highlighting Gombi
Map of Adamawa State highlighting Gombi
Gombi is located in Nigeria
Gombi
Gombi
Coordinates: 10°9′44″N 12°44′24″E / 10.16222°N 12.74000°E / 10.16222; 12.74000
Country Nigeria
StateAdamawa State
Area
 • Total
893 sq mi (2,312 km2)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total
227,900
 • Density260/sq mi (99/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
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Gombi is the Local Government Headquarter of Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria.

"The area has been attacked in the past by Boko Haram and the region has been under a military state of emergency since May 2013."[2]

In July 2014, a German development worker was kidnapped in the town of Gombi.[2]

Climate

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In Gombi, the wet season is oppressive and overcast, the dry season is partly cloudy, and it is hot all year. Throughout the year, the temperature ranges from 59 °F to 101 °F, with temperatures rarely falling below 54 °F or rising over 106 °F.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

Hot season

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With an average daily high temperature above 97 °F, the hot season lasts for 2.0 months, from March 1 to May 1. With an average high of 99 °F and low of 77 °F, April is the hottest month of the year in Gombi.[3][5][6][11][12]

Cool season

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From June 24 to October 2, the cool season, which has an average daily high temperature below 87 °F, lasts for 3.3 months. With an average low of 60 °F and a high of 88 °F, December is the coldest month of the year in Gombi.[3][5][6][11][13]

Cloud cover

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The average proportion of sky covered by clouds in Gombi varies significantly seasonally throughout the year.[14][15][16][3]

Around October 26 marks the start of Gombi's clearer season, which lasts for 4.5 months and ends around March 8.[15][17][18][3]

In Gombi, January is the clearest month of the year, with the sky remaining clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy 56% of the time on average.[19][15][3]

Beginning around March 8 and lasting about 7.5 months, the cloudier period of the year ends around October 26.[15][3][20][21]

The month with the greatest clouds in Gombi is May, when the sky is cloudy or mostly cloudy 78% of the time on average.[15][22][23][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Gombi (Local Government Area, Nigeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  2. ^ a b Faul, Michelle (2014-07-17). "German Abducted by Suspected Extremists in Nigeria". Associated Press. Retrieved 2014-07-18.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Gombi Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  4. ^ "Gombi, Adamawa, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data".
  5. ^ a b c "Simulated historical climate & weather data for Gombi". meteoblue. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  6. ^ a b c "Gombi weather and climate ☀️ Best time to visit 🌡️ Temperature". www.besttravelmonths.com. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  7. ^ Atlas, Weather. "Weather Atlas | Global Weather forecast and Climate information". Weather Atlas. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  8. ^ "Monthly climate in Gombi, Adamawa, Nigeria". nomadseason.com. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  9. ^ "Climate: North East Nigeria". Worlddata.info. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  10. ^ Simire, Michael (2021-11-15). "Dry spell: Nigerian farmers want early input distribution next season". EnviroNews Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  11. ^ a b https://www.accuweather.com/en/ng/gombi/251716/current-weather/251716 [bare URL]
  12. ^ "Weather Forecast Gombi - Nigeria (Adamawa) : free 15 day weather forecasts". La Chaîne Météo (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  13. ^ "Weather in Gombi - accurate and detailed weather forecast in Gombi for today, tomorrow and week. Gombi, Adamawa, Nigeria". meteotrend.com. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  14. ^ "Climate of Gombi - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  15. ^ a b c d e "Gombi weather forecast for today". justweather.org. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  16. ^ "Gombi". PeakVisor. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  17. ^ "Gombi, Nigeria 10-Day Weather Forecast | Weather Underground". www.wunderground.com. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  18. ^ "Gombi weather forecast for today". justweather.org. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  19. ^ "Weather Gombi | Best Time to Visit Gombi | Gombi Climate Forecast Temperature Snowfall - Holiday Travel Reports". www.holidaytravelreports.com. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  20. ^ Vizzuality. "Gombi, Adamawa, Nigeria Deforestation Rates & Statistics | GFW". www.globalforestwatch.org. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  21. ^ Vizzuality. "Gombi, Adamawa, Nigeria Deforestation Rates & Statistics | GFW". www.globalforestwatch.org. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  22. ^ "Weather in Gombi, Adamawa State, Nigeria | Tomorrow.io". Tomorrow.io Weather. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  23. ^ "Little Gombi Weather Forecast". www.weather-forecast.com. Retrieved 2023-07-13.


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