ANAMBRA STATE FARMER WEATHER GUIDE

by Akinmayowa Shobo | Aug 14, 2025 | Climate Justice, ejsd-Blog

🌧 ANAMBRA FARMER WEATHER Guide 2025

This guide explains exactly what this year’s weather means for your crops and livestock. 

SECTION 1: UNDERSTANDING YOUR RAIN PATTERNS

For farmers in coastal areas like Ogbaru:

Your rains will start March 22 and continue until December 8 – that’s 261 days of growing time with about 2,202mm of rainfall

For central areas like Awka and Njikoka:

Expect rains between March 27-29, lasting until December 5-6. You’ll get 252-254 rainy days with 2,000-2,075mm – ideal for your yam and cassava.

In northern areas like Anambra West:

Your season runs April 1 to December 3 – slightly shorter at 247 days, but still good 1,947mm rainfall for crops.

SECTION 2: CRITICAL WEATHER WARNINGS

The July Dry Shock (July 21-29)

For about 8-10 days in late July:

• Young cassava stems will suffer
• Yam seedlings may wilt
• Vegetables need extra care

Protection methods:

Cover soil with dry grass mulch. Use stored rainwater carefully at plant bases only.

The September Heat Peak

When temperatures hit 33°C:

• Chickens eat less
• Goats become restless
• Fish ponds lose oxygen

Cooling solutions:

• Whitewash poultry house roofs. Increase shade over fish ponds.

SECTION 3: FARMING ADVICE

For Yam Farmers (Ogbaru, Anambra East):

• Prepare mounds 1m apart in March
• Plant healthy setts by April 15
• Mulch heavily before dry spell

For Cassava Growers (Awka, Orumba):

• Use 25cm stem cuttings
• Plant at 45° angle in April
• Weed carefully in June

For Poultry Keepers:

• Reduce birds per cage by 20% in heat
• Provide clean water 3x daily
• Improve coop ventilation

SECTION 4: MONTH-BY-MONTH GUIDE

February-March:

☑️ Clear drainage channels

☑️ Buy certified seeds

April-May:

🌱 Plant yams and cassava

💧 Dig water collection pits

July:

⚠️ Protect existing crops

⚠️ Don’t plant new seeds

November:

📦 Dry and store yams properly

SECTION 5: WHERE TO GET HELP

📞 NiMet Anambra: Mr. Nnamdi Nweze

☎️ 08039133967

📩 Email: n.nnamdi@nimet.gov.ng

🌍 To download the SCP 2025, visit NiMeT website: https://www.nimet.gov.ng/scp

Remember:

• Share this information with fellow farmers
• Call for help if you notice unusual weather
• Attend local agriculture extension meetings
• Ask Questions: If you don’t understand something, call the NiMet number.

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Summary of Predicted Onset Date, Cessation Date, Length of Season and Annual Rainfall Amounts for States and Local Government Areas for Anambra state