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

194,400 Population 957/sq mi density
2,064 ft Elevation 629 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

Discover Faskari, Nigeria

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population194,400
Density957/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Elevation2,064 ft (629 m)
Population194,400
Population Density957 / sq mi
Elevation2,064 ft (629 m)
Coordinates11.7211°, 7.0299°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceKatsina State
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (668 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.8°C / 69°F 10.4° / 33.6° 1.7
Feb 23°C / 73°F 12.1° / 36.1° 0.6
Mar 27.9°C / 82°F 17.3° / 38.9° 7.0
Apr 29.2°C / 84°F 19.3° / 40° 46.3
May 28.4°C / 83°F 21.4° / 38.4° 107.8
Jun 26.4°C / 79°F 20.7° / 35.8° 153.5
Jul 24.9°C / 77°F 20° / 32.6° 301.2
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 19.3° / 30.8° 251.4
Sep 24.7°C / 76°F 19.9° / 31.5° 190.9
Oct 24.8°C / 77°F 16.7° / 33° 64.4
Nov 22.9°C / 73°F 13.5° / 32.9° 4.4
Dec 20.4°C / 69°F 10.9° / 32.1° 3.3
Faskari has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,064 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Nigeria avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation2,064 ft (629 m)
Area203.1 sq mi (525.9 km²)
Population Density957/sq mi
Coordinates11.7211°N, 7.0299°E
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.30"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.10"

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").

View full weather details →

Train Stations in Faskari

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kutcheri
Shemi

Gas Stations in Faskari

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A.B Hamza

Airports Near Faskari

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gusau Airport-Medium Airport
Zaria AirportZARMedium Airport

Explore Near Faskari

Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
View all →

Meteorites Near Faskari

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Faskari.

Name Year Description
Zagami 1962

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Faskari.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Faskari

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.

Nearby Cities

Compare Faskari with another city:

Want every data point for Faskari?

The full profile puts all sections on one printable page, no tabs.

Full City Profile