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Gwoza, Nigeria

Borno State · Nigeria

Gwoza is a small city in Borno State, Nigeria with a population of 15,176. Elevation: 1,371 ft (418 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

15,176 Population 12,044/sq mi density
1,371 ft Elevation 418 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
30.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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People

Population15,176
Density12,044/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain30.6 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Population15,176
Population Density12,044 / sq mi
Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Coordinates11.0831°, 13.6960°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceBorno State
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation30.6 inches (778 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gwoza

Gwoza is a small city in Nigeria (Borno State) with a population of 15,176. The city sits at an elevation of 1,371 feet (418 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Gwoza

Gwoza has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (32.8°C), the coldest is Dec (23.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 624 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 11.5° / 36.8° 0.0
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 13.5° / 39.5° 0.1
Mar 30.5°C / 87°F 18.5° / 42.3° 0.3
Apr 32.8°C / 91°F 21.5° / 43.2° 6.8
May 32.2°C / 90°F 23.2° / 42.1° 29.4
Jun 29.5°C / 85°F 22.2° / 39.9° 93.4
Jul 26.9°C / 80°F 21.1° / 37° 161.6
Aug 25.1°C / 77°F 20° / 32.6° 183.2
Sep 25.9°C / 79°F 20.4° / 34° 115.5
Oct 27°C / 81°F 18.3° / 35.8° 33.6
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 14.9° / 36.3° 0.6
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 12.6° / 35.9° 0.0
Gwoza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 30.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,371 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Nigeria avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density12,044/sq mi
Coordinates11.0831°N, 13.6960°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.6"
19% below Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.49"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in
April 86°F (30°C) 0.6 in Warmest
May 85°F (29°C) 2.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in
August 76°F (24°C) 9.5 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in
October 80°F (26°C) 1.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in

Gwoza has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 73°F in January to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Gwoza

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Salak AirportMVRMedium 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 Gwoza

What is the population of Gwoza?

Gwoza has a population of 15,176 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 12,044 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gwoza?

Gwoza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.6 inches.

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