1.1 Length of Season for Borno State in 2023

The length of the growing season is anticipated to vary between 85 to 156 days. Abadam is predicted to have the shortest length of growing season of 85 days while Shani from the southern part of the state is likely to have the longest length of growing season of about 156 days.

1.2 Predicted Rainfall Amount for Borno State in 2023

The annual rainfall for Borno State is predicted to range from 440 mm to 806 mm of rainfall. Abadam is likely to have the lowest annual rainfall amount of 440 mm while, Bayo in the southern part of the state is anticipated to have the highest annual rainfall total of 873 mm.

Length of Season in Borno State

1.3 Cessation of Rainfall for Borno State in 2023

The growing season for 2023 is likely to start from 21st May to 4 July. The earliest onset is predicted to be 21st May around places like Shani and Biu while the northern part of the state is expected to have onset between 2nd June to 4h July in Abadam. Cessation is predicted to be on 29th September around Abadam LGA, while the latest is around 23rd October in Shani LGA