Kukawa, Nigeria
Borno State · Nigeria
Kukawa is a large city in Borno State, Nigeria with a population of 203,343. Elevation: 955 ft (291 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°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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About Kukawa
Kukawa is a town and Local Government Area in the northeastern Nigerian state of Borno, close to Lake Chad. Kukawa was originally founded as Kuka in the early 19th century by the military leader and religious scholar Muhammad al-Amin al-Kanemi. The town once served as the capital of the Kanem–Bornu Empire in 1846–1893.
People
Climate
| Population | 203,343 |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.9248°, 13.5662° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Borno State |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.7 inches (348 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kukawa
Kukawa is a large city in Nigeria (Borno State) with a population of 203,343. The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet (291 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Kukawa
Kukawa has an average annual temperature of 28.7°C (84°F). The hottest month is May (35.7°C), the coldest is Jan (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 687 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.1°F |
| 54% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.9248°N, 13.5662°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 91°F (33°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 92°F (33°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in |
Kukawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 73°F in January to 92°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.0").
Clinics in Kukawa
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Nigeria
10 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kukawa?
Kukawa has a population of 203,343 residents and is located in Nigeria..
What is the weather like in Kukawa?
Kukawa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 13.7 inches.
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