Damboa, Nigeria

Borno State · Nigeria

Damboa is a large city in Borno State, Nigeria with a population of 233,200. Elevation: 1,316 ft (401 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

233,200 Population
1,316 ft Elevation 401 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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People

Population233,200

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Elevation1,316 ft (401 m)
Population233,200
Elevation1,316 ft (401 m)
Coordinates11.1553°, 12.7564°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceBorno State
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (734 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Damboa

Damboa is a large city in Nigeria (Borno State) with a population of 233,200. The city sits at an elevation of 1,316 feet (401 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Damboa

Damboa has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.9°C), the coldest is Dec (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1224 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 12.3° / 37.4° 0.0
Feb 25.8°C / 78°F 14.1° / 39.5° 0.3
Mar 30.6°C / 87°F 19.1° / 42.2° 4.1
Apr 31.9°C / 89°F 21.2° / 42.9° 71.7
May 30.4°C / 87°F 22.7° / 40.9° 102.6
Jun 27.8°C / 82°F 21.4° / 37.8° 166.9
Jul 25.7°C / 78°F 21° / 34.5° 334.2
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 19.8° / 30.6° 299.6
Sep 25.2°C / 77°F 20.2° / 31.9° 196.3
Oct 25.8°C / 78°F 17° / 34.1° 44.2
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 14.5° / 35.9° 3.8
Dec 23.6°C / 74°F 12.9° / 36.3° 0.0
Damboa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,316 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Nigeria avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation1,316 ft (401 m)
Coordinates11.1553°N, 12.7564°E
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.82"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

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 (31°C) 0.6 in Warmest
May 89°F (31°C) 2.4 in
June 84°F (29°C) 3.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in
August 78°F (26°C) 8.8 in Wettest
September 80°F (26°C) 5.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in

Damboa has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 73°F in January to 89°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.8") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Damboa

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maiduguri International AirportMIULarge 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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Damboa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.

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