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Anchau, Nigeria

Kaduna State · Nigeria

Anchau is a small city in Kaduna State, Nigeria with a population of 15,538. Elevation: 2,267 ft (691 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,538 Population 110/sq mi density
2,267 ft Elevation 691 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
40.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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People

Population15,538
Density110/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain40.8 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation2,267 ft (691 m)
Population15,538
Population Density110 / sq mi
Elevation2,267 ft (691 m)
Coordinates10.9625°, 8.3923°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceKaduna State
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation40.8 inches (1,035 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Anchau

Anchau is a small city in Nigeria (Kaduna State) with a population of 15,538. The city sits at an elevation of 2,267 feet (691 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Anchau

Anchau has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.8°C), the coldest is Dec (19.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2399 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.4°C / 69°F 9.7° / 33.5° 0.8
Feb 22.6°C / 73°F 11.5° / 35.8° 1.2
Mar 27.1°C / 81°F 16.3° / 38.2° 58.6
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 18.8° / 38.3° 243.2
May 27.3°C / 81°F 20.7° / 36.5° 370.5
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 20.5° / 34.2° 328.8
Jul 24.5°C / 76°F 19.9° / 31.9° 622.0
Aug 23.6°C / 74°F 19° / 29.8° 380.0
Sep 24.3°C / 76°F 19.3° / 30.7° 271.7
Oct 24.2°C / 76°F 16.2° / 31.7° 77.2
Nov 22.1°C / 72°F 12.5° / 31.6° 13.9
Dec 19.6°C / 67°F 9.9° / 31.2° 31.2
Anchau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,267 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above Nigeria avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,267 ft (691 m)
Area140.9 sq mi (365.0 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates10.9625°N, 8.3923°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in
April 83°F (29°C) 1.3 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
June 78°F (25°C) 5.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 9.1 in
August 73°F (23°C) 11.6 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 7.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in

Anchau has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.6") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Anchau

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zaria AirportZARMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

🇳🇬 About Nigeria

Capital Abuja
Population 195,874,740
Area 923,768 km²
GDP (USD) $487,387,801,881
GDP per capita $2,139
HDI 0.548
Life expectancy 54.5 years
Internet users 39.2%
Urban population 62.2%
Currency NGN (Naira)
Languages English
Calling code +234
TLD .ng
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Nigeria

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
May 27 Children's Day Children's Day
Jun 12 Democracy Day Democracy Day
Oct 1 National Day National Day
Nov 1 National Youth Day National Youth Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Anchau

What is the population of Anchau?

Anchau has a population of 15,538 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 110 people per square mile, spread across 140.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Anchau?

Anchau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.8 inches.

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