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Ganye, Nigeria

Adamawa · Nigeria

Ganye is a small city in Adamawa, Nigeria with a population of 15,178. Elevation: 1,588 ft (484 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,178 Population 15/sq mi density
1,588 ft Elevation 484 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
50.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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People

Population15,178
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain50.5 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation1,588 ft (484 m)
Population15,178
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation1,588 ft (484 m)
Coordinates8.4350°, 12.0511°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceAdamawa
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation50.5 inches (1,282 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ganye

Ganye is a small city in Nigeria (Adamawa) with a population of 15,178. The city sits at an elevation of 1,588 feet (484 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Ganye

Ganye has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.3°C), the coldest is Aug (22.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1104 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.4°C / 74°F 11.9° / 34.9° 0.1
Feb 25.7°C / 78°F 13.9° / 37.8° 0.2
Mar 28.3°C / 83°F 18.7° / 39.2° 9.6
Apr 28°C / 82°F 20.5° / 38.8° 81.2
May 26.4°C / 79°F 20.7° / 35.5° 146.1
Jun 24.7°C / 77°F 19.7° / 32.7° 179.8
Jul 23.3°C / 74°F 18.7° / 30.1° 237.3
Aug 22.7°C / 73°F 18.6° / 28.5° 144.7
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 19.1° / 29.6° 209.6
Oct 24°C / 75°F 18.6° / 30.6° 81.6
Nov 23.9°C / 75°F 15.5° / 31.6° 12.2
Dec 22.9°C / 73°F 12.8° / 32.6° 2.0
Ganye has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,588 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above Nigeria avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,588 ft (484 m)
Area985.1 sq mi (2,551.4 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates8.4350°N, 12.0511°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.8 in
April 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 9.6 in
August 76°F (25°C) 10.4 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest

Ganye has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 75°F in December to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (0.0").

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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 Ganye

What is the population of Ganye?

Ganye has a population of 15,178 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 985.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ganye?

Ganye has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.5 inches.

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