Nkwerre is one of the Local Government Areas in Imo State, South-East, Nigeria.

It is situated in Nkwerre town where the name of the local government area was derived.

[4] Nkwerre community that gave the local government area its name was known for its indigenous technology of blacksmithing ingenuity.

"[citation needed] The temperature in the region fluctuates year-round, ranging from 66°F to 86°F, with occasional dips below 58°F or above 89°F.

[5][6] The warming stripes shows the average annual temperature over the greater Nkwerre region as a result of climate change.