KOGI STATE CLIMATE

The climate of Kogi State has an annual rainfall total of between 1,100mm and 1,300mm. The rainy season lasts from April to October each year while the dry season last from November to March. 

The dry season period is remarkably dusty and cold, as a result of the north-easterly winds, which bring in the harmattan. 

Between 2001 and 2014 the built-up area increased by 10.68% and seven (7) adaptation strategies were employed by farmers in changing planting dates and change crop variety at 31%, 22%, and 21% respectively in response to change in rainfall.