Weather in Lagos and Istanbul

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Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Temperatures

• Lagos has consistently comfortable temperatures throughout the year, while Istanbul experiences discomfort temperatures during the winter months.

• Istanbul enjoys comfortable temperatures from May to October, while Lagos remains consistently warm.

• The temperature range in Lagos is smaller, staying mostly between 25C and 33C, whereas Istanbul's temperature varies significantly, ranging from around 6C to 29C.

Conditions

• Lagos experiences a dramatic decrease in sun hours from January to June, culminating in almost no sunlight in July, followed by increased precipitation during these months. In contrast, Istanbul shows a steady increase in sun hours during the summer months, with the maximum sunlight occurring in July, while maintaining relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the year.

• Overall, Lagos has a much higher annual total of precipitation compared to Istanbul, especially during the rainy season. Meanwhile, Istanbul enjoys more consistent sunshine, particularly in the warmer months, making it a stark contrast to Lagos's weather patterns.

Astronomy

• In Lagos, the sunrise ranges from 06:30 in May to 07:02 in February, while sunset varies from 18:26 in November to 19:05 in July, resulting in day lengths between 11:45 in December and 12:29 in June.

• Conversely, Istanbul experiences much greater variation, with the earliest sunrise at 05:32 in June and the latest at 08:25 in January; sunset extends from 17:38 in December to 20:36 in June, contributing to day lengths that fluctuate significantly from 09:17 in December to 15:04 in June.

• Overall, Istanbul has more extreme variations in sunrise, sunset, and day length compared to the relatively stable patterns observed in Lagos. This highlights Istanbul's more temperate climate and seasonal changes, in contrast to Lagos's equatorial consistency.