Faskari, Nigeria
Katsina State · Nigeria
Faskari is a large city in Katsina State, Nigeria with a population of 194,400. Elevation: 2,064 ft (629 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 194,400 |
| Population Density | 957 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,064 ft (629 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.7211°, 7.0299° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Katsina State |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.3 inches (668 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Faskari
Faskari is a large city in Nigeria (Katsina State) with a population of 194,400. The city sits at an elevation of 2,064 feet (629 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Faskari
Faskari has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.2°C), the coldest is Dec (20.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1133 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,064 ft (629 m) |
| Area | 203.1 sq mi (525.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 957/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.7211°N, 7.0299°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Faskari has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 72°F in December to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (0.0").
Train Stations in Faskari
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Faskari
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Faskari
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gusau Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Zaria Airport | ZAR | Medium Airport |
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Meteorites Near Faskari
1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Faskari.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Zagami | 1962 |
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What is the population of Faskari?
Faskari has a population of 194,400 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 957 people per square mile, spread across 203.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Faskari?
Faskari has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.
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