Apomu

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Apomu
Yoruba
Town
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 • KingOBA Kayode Afolabi
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)

Apomu is a medium-sized town in the Osun state. It has a population of about 71,656 people. [1]

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History

It is a historic town in osun state South west Yoruba territory, dating to the 16th century. For about 400 years, it was the only commercial center in the whole Oyo Empire. For its commercial endeavors, Apomu is well-known throughout Yoruba territory. [2] [3]

Climate

In Apomu, the entire year is hot and unpleasant, with the wet season being overcast and the dry season being partly cloudy. The average annual temperature ranges from 67 to 94 degrees Fahrenheit, rarely falling below 61 or rising over 98. [4] [5] [6] [7]

Apomu's Hot Temperature

From January 21 to April 9, the hot season, with an average daily high temperature exceeding 92°F, lasts for 2.6 months. In Apomu, March is the hottest month of the year, with an average high of 93°F and low of 74°F. [4] [6]

Apomu's Cool Temperature

The 3.7-month cool season, which runs from June 15 to October 4, has an average daily maximum temperature of less than 85°F. With an average low of 71°F and high of 83°F, August is the coldest month of the year in Apomu. [4] [5] [8]

Clouds

The average proportion of sky that is covered by clouds in Apomu varies significantly seasonally throughout the year. [4] [9] [10]

Beginning from November 16 and lasting for 2.9 months, the clearer season in Apomu ends around February 13. [11]

In Apomu, December is the clearest month of the year, with the sky remaining clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy 51% of the time. [12] [13]

Beginning around February 13 and lasting for 9.1 months, the cloudier period of the year ends around November 16. [8] [14]

April is the cloudiest month of the year in Apomu, with the sky being overcast or mostly cloudy 86% of the time on average during that month. [15] [16]

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