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Gwarzo, Nigeria

Kano State · Nigeria

Gwarzo is a small city in Kano State, Nigeria with a population of 16,303. Elevation: 1,906 ft (581 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

16,303 Population 14,957/sq mi density
1,906 ft Elevation 581 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Gwarzo

Gwarzo is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Gwarzo.

People

Population16,303
Density14,957/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation1,906 ft (581 m)
Population16,303
Population Density14,957 / sq mi
Elevation1,906 ft (581 m)
Coordinates11.9160°, 7.9337°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceKano State
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (822 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gwarzo

Gwarzo is a small city in Nigeria (Kano State) with a population of 16,303. The city sits at an elevation of 1,906 feet (581 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Gwarzo

Gwarzo has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (30.7°C), the coldest is Dec (19.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1133 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 9.1° / 33.8° 2.7
Feb 22.2°C / 72°F 10.7° / 36.4° 2.1
Mar 28°C / 82°F 15.7° / 40° 7.8
Apr 30.3°C / 86°F 19.1° / 41.2° 44.0
May 30.7°C / 87°F 21.4° / 40.6° 66.8
Jun 28.9°C / 84°F 22.1° / 39.4° 114.5
Jul 26.6°C / 80°F 20.8° / 36.2° 369.5
Aug 25.1°C / 77°F 19.8° / 32.8° 287.5
Sep 25.9°C / 79°F 20.4° / 34.2° 178.9
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 15.7° / 34.8° 29.7
Nov 22.7°C / 73°F 12.1° / 33.7° 29.2
Dec 19.6°C / 67°F 9.3° / 32.2° 0.2
Gwarzo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,906 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above Nigeria avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,906 ft (581 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density14,957/sq mi
Coordinates11.9160°N, 7.9337°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.43"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
April 86°F (30°C) 0.6 in Warmest
May 86°F (30°C) 2.7 in
June 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in
August 76°F (24°C) 10.4 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in

Gwarzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 71°F in January to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Gwarzo

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mallam Aminu Kano International AirportKANLarge Airport

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 Gwarzo

What is the population of Gwarzo?

Gwarzo has a population of 16,303 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 14,957 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gwarzo?

Gwarzo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches.

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