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Mokwa, Nigeria

Niger State · Nigeria

Mokwa is a small city in Niger State, Nigeria with a population of 21,128. Elevation: 502 ft (153 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

21,128 Population 4/sq mi density
502 ft Elevation 153 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
44.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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People

Population21,128
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain44.2 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Population21,128
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Coordinates9.2948°, 5.0541°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceNiger State
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation44.2 inches (1,123 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mokwa

Mokwa is a small city in Nigeria (Niger State) with a population of 21,128. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet (153 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Mokwa

Mokwa has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.6°C), the coldest is Jan (24.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1085 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.7°C / 76°F 13.2° / 36.1° 8.6
Feb 26.8°C / 80°F 15° / 38.6° 1.0
Mar 30.5°C / 87°F 20.1° / 40.1° 32.6
Apr 30.6°C / 87°F 22.8° / 40.2° 56.7
May 29.8°C / 86°F 23.9° / 38.2° 101.8
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 22.4° / 34.5° 151.9
Jul 26.6°C / 80°F 22° / 33° 155.0
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 21.2° / 32.2° 185.0
Sep 26.2°C / 79°F 21.7° / 31.8° 213.4
Oct 26.7°C / 80°F 20° / 33.3° 134.8
Nov 26.5°C / 80°F 16.3° / 35.3° 41.7
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 13.8° / 35.7° 2.6
Mokwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above Nigeria avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Area5,238.5 sq mi (13,567.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates9.2948°N, 5.0541°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.29"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
February 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in
March 86°F (30°C) 1.0 in
April 86°F (30°C) 2.9 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 7.1 in
August 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in Coldest
September 78°F (26°C) 9.3 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest

Mokwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 77°F in August to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (0.1").

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Gas Stations in Mokwa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oando Gas station

Airports Near Mokwa

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacita AirstripSmall Airport
Kainji Air BaseSmall Airport
Kainji AirfieldSmall 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 Mokwa

What is the population of Mokwa?

Mokwa has a population of 21,128 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 5,238.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mokwa?

Mokwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.2 inches.

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