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Damaturu, Nigeria
Yobe State · Nigeria
Damaturu is a mid-size city in Yobe State, Nigeria with a population of 46,000. Elevation: 1,217 ft (371 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Damaturu
Damaturu is a Local Government Area and the capital city of Yobe State in northern Nigeria. It is the headquarters of the Damaturu Emirate.
People
Climate
| Population | 46,000 |
| Population Density | 50 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.7470°, 11.9608° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Yobe State |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.8 inches (578 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Damaturu
Damaturu is a mid-size city in Nigeria (Yobe State) with a population of 46,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,217 feet (371 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Damaturu
Damaturu has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (32.9°C), the coldest is Jan (23.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 900 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 913.5 sq mi (2,366.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.7470°N, 11.9608°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 89°F (32°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in |
Damaturu has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 73°F in January to 89°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Damaturu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| college of nursing/midwifery | College | — | — |
| Yobe State University | University | — | — |
Bus Stations in Damaturu
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Damaturu
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Damaturu
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Damaturu?
Damaturu has a population of 46,000 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 913.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Damaturu?
Damaturu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches.