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Daura, Nigeria

Yobe State · Nigeria

Daura is a mid-size city in Yobe State, Nigeria with a population of 78,277. Elevation: 1,588 ft (484 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

78,277 Population 486/sq mi density
1,588 ft Elevation 484 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
24.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Daura

Daura is a town and local government area in Katsina State, northwestern Nigeria. It is the spiritual home of the Hausa people. The emirate is referred to as one of the "seven true Hausa states" because it was, ruled by the descendants of Bayajidda's sons with Daurama and Magira .
The University of California's African American Studies Department refers to Daura, as well as Katsina, as having been "ancient seats of Islamic culture and learning."

People

Population78,277
Density486/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain24.8 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation1,588 ft (484 m)
Population78,277
Population Density486 / sq mi
Elevation1,588 ft (484 m)
Coordinates11.5541°, 11.4060°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceYobe State
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation24.8 inches (630 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Daura

Daura is a mid-size city in Nigeria (Yobe State) with a population of 78,277. The city sits at an elevation of 1,588 feet (484 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Daura

Daura has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (32.6°C), the coldest is Dec (22.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 887 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.8°C / 73°F 11.6° / 36.8° 1.0
Feb 24.9°C / 77°F 13.3° / 39.1° 0.1
Mar 30.2°C / 86°F 18.4° / 42.2° 3.2
Apr 32.6°C / 91°F 21.2° / 43.2° 7.5
May 32.2°C / 90°F 23.1° / 42.1° 34.1
Jun 29.3°C / 85°F 22.2° / 40.6° 142.5
Jul 26.9°C / 80°F 21.3° / 36.9° 299.4
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 20.5° / 31.9° 240.3
Sep 25.9°C / 79°F 20.5° / 33.4° 129.0
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 16.4° / 35° 27.2
Nov 24.8°C / 77°F 14° / 36° 3.1
Dec 22.5°C / 73°F 11.8° / 35.6° 0.0
Daura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 291 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,588 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Nigeria avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,588 ft (484 m)
Area161.0 sq mi (417.1 km²)
Population Density486/sq mi
Coordinates11.5541°N, 11.4060°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.35"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

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Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.2 in Warmest
May 88°F (31°C) 1.5 in
June 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in
July 80°F (26°C) 7.0 in
August 78°F (25°C) 8.4 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in
November 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in

Daura has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 72°F in January to 88°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Daura

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bajoga Northeast AirportSmall Airport
Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo AirportSmall Airport

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Meteorites
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

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Hospitals 1

🇳🇬 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 Daura

What is the population of Daura?

Daura has a population of 78,277 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 486 people per square mile, spread across 161.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Daura?

Daura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.8 inches.

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