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Gashua, Nigeria
Yobe State · Nigeria
Gashua is a large city in Yobe State, Nigeria with a population of 125,817. Elevation: 1,112 ft (339 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
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About Gashua
Gashua is a town in Yobe State in northeastern Nigeria, on the Yobe River a few miles below the convergence of the Hadejia River and the Jama'are River. Average elevation is about 299 m. The population in 2006 was about 125,000.
The hottest months are March and April with temperature ranges of 38-40o Celsius. In the rainy season, June–September, temperatures fall to 23-28o Celsius, with rainfall of 500 to 1000mm.
People
Climate
| Population | 125,817 |
| Population Density | 25,835 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.8740°, 11.0406° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Yobe State |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.3 inches (363 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gashua
Gashua is a large city in Nigeria (Yobe State) with a population of 125,817. The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet (339 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Gashua
Gashua has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (34°C), the coldest is Dec (20.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 789 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.6°F |
| 51% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 25,835/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.8740°N, 11.0406°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 89°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 89°F (31°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 83°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in |
Gashua has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 72°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.0").
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gashua
What is the population of Gashua?
Gashua has a population of 125,817 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 25,835 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gashua?
Gashua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.3 inches.