Gumel, Nigeria
Jigawa State · Nigeria
Gumel is a large city in Jigawa State, Nigeria with a population of 107,161. Elevation: 1,211 ft (369 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°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 | 107,161 |
| Population Density | 86,420 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.6269°, 9.3881° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Jigawa State |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.9 inches (556 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gumel
Gumel is a large city in Nigeria (Jigawa State) with a population of 107,161. The city sits at an elevation of 1,211 feet (369 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Gumel
Gumel has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (33°C), the coldest is Dec (20.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 977 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 86,420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.6269°N, 9.3881°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°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) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in |
Gumel has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 71°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (0.0").
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What is the population of Gumel?
Gumel has a population of 107,161 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 86,420 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gumel?
Gumel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches.
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