ADAMAWA FARMER WEATHER GUIDE 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction

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

🌧 ADAMAWA STATE FARMING WEATHER GUIDE 2025

Whether you grow crops or raise animals, this information will help you make good decisions. Let’s go through it step by step.

1. WHEN THE RAINS WILL COME TO YOUR AREA
2. Areas with Long Rainy Season (180+ Days)

Places like Ganye, Jada, Mayo-Belwa, Toungo:

First Rain Expected: April 29 – May 6

Last Rain Expected: November 14-18

Total Rain: 1188-1320mm 

What This Means for You:

You have the longest growing season in Adamawa

Can plant both early and late season crops

Good for crops that need lots of water like rice

1. Areas with Medium Rainy Season (160-180 Days)

Places like Demsa, Gombi, Numan, Yola South:

First Rain Expected: May 11-25

Last Rain Expected: October 21 – November 11

Total Rain: 951-1138mm

What This Means for You:

Enough time for most crops to grow well

Need to watch for dry spells in July/August

Good for maize, groundnuts, and beans

1. Areas with Short Rainy Season (Below 160 Days)

Places like Madagali, Michika, Mubi North/South:

First Rain Expected: May 26 – June 3

Last Rain Expected: October 30 – November 1

Total Rain: 881-951mm

What This Means for You:

Shortest growing season in Adamawa

Must plant fast-growing crops

Need to store water for dry periods

2. DRY PERIODS TO WATCH OUT FOR

What is a Dry Period?

This is when the rain stops completely for many days during what should be rainy season. Your crops can suffer without water.

Major Dry Periods This Year:

For Most Areas:

When: Around July 10-25

How Long: 10-15 days no rain

Danger for: Flowering crops like maize and beans

For Short-Season Areas (Madagali, Michika, Mubi):

When: August

How Long: Up to 10 days no rain

Danger for: Young sorghum and millet

3. WHAT TO PLANT IN YOUR AREA

For Long Season Areas (Ganye, Jada, Toungo):

Best Crops:

Rice (near rivers)

Maize (plant before June 10)

Soybeans (plant after July dry period)

For Medium Season Areas (Demsa, Gombi, Yola):

Best Crops:

Maize (plant before June 1)

Groundnuts (plant before July 1)

Beans (plant after July rains return)

For Short Season Areas (Madagali, Michika, Mubi):

Best Crops:

Millet (plant right when first rain comes)

Cowpea (plant 10 days after millet)

Short-season sorghum (ask for 90-day varieties)

4. HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CROPS

Before Dry Periods Come:

Cover the Soil: Spread dry grass or leaves on your fields (this is called mulching). It keeps soil moist like a blanket.

Save Water: Dig small holes near plants to trap rainwater.

Choose Tough Seeds: Go for drought-resistant varieties.

During Dry Periods:

Use Water Wisely: If you have stored water, use it only for most important crops.

Don’t Plant New Seeds: Wait until rains return.

Remove Weeds Carefully: Pull weeds by hand to avoid disturbing soil.

5. CARE FOR YOUR ANIMALS

For All Animals:

Provide Shade: Use trees, cloth, or grass roofs over shelters.

Give Clean Water: Change water 3 times daily in hot weather.

Add Salt: A little salt in water helps animals stay healthy.

Special Advice:

Northern Areas (e.g. Madagali, Michika, Mubi):

Plan to move animals south by August

Start cutting and storing grass in July

Southern Areas (e.g. Ganye, Toungo, Mayo-Belwa):

Watch for more flies and mosquitoes after rains

Clean animal shelters more often

6. WHERE TO GET HELP

NiMet Contact for Adamawa:

📞 Mr. G. K. Danye

☎️ 08035512477

📩 Email: guladanye@gmail.com, k.danye@nimet.gov.ng

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

Social Media

X: @nimetnigeria

LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube: @Nigerian Meteorological Agency

Instagram: officialnimetng

Final Advice:

Don’t Guess Planting Times: Follow these dates exactly.

Share Information: Tell other farmers in your village.

Ask Questions: If you don’t understand something, call the NiMet number.

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

Adamawa state