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Bilma, Niger

Agadez · Niger

Bilma is a small city in Agadez, Niger with a population of 5,435. Elevation: 1,168 ft (356 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

5,435 Population 18/sq mi density
1,168 ft Elevation 356 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
0.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Niamey Timezone

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About Bilma

Bilma

Bilma is an oasis town and commune in north east Niger with, as of the 2012 census, a total population of 4,016 people.

People

Population5,435
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain0.6 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation1,168 ft (356 m)
Population5,435
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation1,168 ft (356 m)
Coordinates18.6853°, 12.9164°
TimezoneAfrica/Niamey
Country🇳🇪 Niger
State / ProvinceAgadez
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average92°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation0.6 inches (14 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bilma

Bilma is a small city in Niger (Agadez) with a population of 5,435. The city sits at an elevation of 1,168 feet (356 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 92°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Niamey.

Climate in Bilma

Bilma has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jul (35°C), the coldest is Jan (17.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 13 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.3°C / 63°F 7.8° / 26.9° 0.0
Feb 20.8°C / 69°F 11.5° / 30.1° 0.0
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 15.3° / 35.5° 0.0
Apr 30.4°C / 87°F 20.5° / 40.4° 1.4
May 33.1°C / 92°F 23.4° / 42.8° 0.8
Jun 34.6°C / 94°F 25.3° / 43.9° 0.4
Jul 35°C / 95°F 26.8° / 43.2° 2.5
Aug 34.2°C / 94°F 26.6° / 41.8° 7.1
Sep 32.4°C / 90°F 23.1° / 41.7° 1.0
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 18.8° / 37.9° 0.2
Nov 23°C / 73°F 12.8° / 33.2° 0.0
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 8.1° / 28.4° 0.0
Bilma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 335 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 0.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,168 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 92°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Niger avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average92°F (33°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,168 ft (356 m)
Area301.7 sq mi (781.3 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates18.6853°N, 12.9164°W
TimezoneAfrica/Niamey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.6"
99% below Niger avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.28"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

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Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
May 91°F (33°C) 0.0 in
June 92°F (34°C) 0.1 in Warmest
July 92°F (33°C) 0.1 in
August 92°F (33°C) 0.3 in Wettest
September 89°F (32°C) 0.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in

Bilma has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 62°F in January to 92°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 0.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Bilma

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CES Kantana
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Airports Near Bilma

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bilma AirportSmall Airport
Dirkou AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bilma

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد بيلما المركزي

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Meteorites
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Niamey
Elevation
358 m (1,175 ft)

🇳🇪 About Niger

Capital Niamey
Population 22,442,948
Area 1,267,000 km²
GDP (USD) $16,698,786,978
GDP per capita $638
HDI 0.394
Life expectancy 61.2 years
Internet users 23.2%
Urban population 17.8%
Currency XOF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +227
TLD .ne
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Niger

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 24 Concord Day Concord Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Aug 3 Nigerien Independence Day Nigerien Independence Day
Dec 18 Nigerien Republic Day Nigerien Republic Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bilma

What is the population of Bilma?

Bilma has a population of 5,435 residents and is located in Niger. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 301.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bilma?

Bilma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 92°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.6 inches.

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