Abstract

<p>This study examines the temperature and rainfall patterns in Jos-Metropolis, Nigeria, over a 30-year period (1989-2018), utilizing instrumental records to assess climate variability. The research highlights significant climatic shifts, particularly from lower to higher temperature readings, as well as irregular rainfall patterns. Data were collected from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency's (NIMET) synoptic station at Heipang, Jos-Plateau, and analyzed using descriptive methods. A Pearson Correlation Coefficient (PCC) analysis at a 0.05% confidence level was applied to explore the relationship between temperature and rainfall. The results show a noticeable rise in temperature around 2010, with a period of stable high temperatures from 2010 to 2018. Rainfall, however, peaked in 1993, 1999, and 2018, indicating variability within the period under review. While no significant relationship was found between average temperature and rainfall, a strong relationship was observed between temperature and rainfall over different years. The findings suggest that climate change impacts, including temperature increases and varying rainfall patterns, are influencing the Jos-Metropolis region, with implications for agriculture and urban planning. Based on these results, recommendations were provided to stakeholders for managing climate-related challenges in the area</p>