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Dankalwa, Nigeria

Yobe State · Nigeria

Dankalwa is a small city in Yobe State, Nigeria with a population of 5,730. Elevation: 1,302 ft (397 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

5,730 Population 33/sq mi density
1,302 ft Elevation 397 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
22.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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People

Population5,730
Density33/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain22.7 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation1,302 ft (397 m)
Population5,730
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation1,302 ft (397 m)
Coordinates11.7445°, 12.1855°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceYobe State
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation22.7 inches (577 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dankalwa

Dankalwa is a small city in Nigeria (Yobe State) with a population of 5,730. The city sits at an elevation of 1,302 feet (397 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 22.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Dankalwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 295 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,302 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above Nigeria avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,302 ft (397 m)
Area174.3 sq mi (451.4 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates11.7445°N, 12.1855°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.64"
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 (32°C) 0.3 in
May 89°F (32°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 2.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 3.8 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

Dankalwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 73°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Dankalwa

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo AirportSmall 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 Dankalwa

What is the population of Dankalwa?

Dankalwa has a population of 5,730 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 174.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dankalwa?

Dankalwa 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 22.7 inches.

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