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Monguno, Nigeria

Borno State · Nigeria

Monguno is a small city in Borno State, Nigeria with a population of 20,297. Elevation: 951 ft (290 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

20,297 Population 27/sq mi density
951 ft Elevation 290 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
14.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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People

Population20,297
Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain14.8 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Population20,297
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Coordinates12.6706°, 13.6122°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceBorno State
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation14.8 inches (375 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Monguno

Monguno is a small city in Nigeria (Borno State) with a population of 20,297. The city sits at an elevation of 951 feet (290 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 14.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Monguno

Monguno has an average annual temperature of 28.7°C (84°F). The hottest month is May (35.2°C), the coldest is Jan (23.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 649 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.7°C / 75°F 12° / 37.7° 0.0
Feb 25.7°C / 78°F 13.4° / 40.3° 0.0
Mar 31.4°C / 89°F 19.1° / 44.1° 0.4
Apr 34.5°C / 94°F 22.2° / 45.5° 0.5
May 35.2°C / 95°F 24.7° / 45° 7.2
Jun 32.9°C / 91°F 24.9° / 43.4° 58.0
Jul 29.4°C / 85°F 22.5° / 39.9° 183.5
Aug 26.7°C / 80°F 21.8° / 34.4° 258.1
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 21.5° / 35.9° 96.9
Oct 27.5°C / 82°F 17.3° / 36.8° 44.0
Nov 25.9°C / 79°F 15.1° / 37.2° 0.1
Dec 23.7°C / 75°F 12.7° / 36.9° 0.0
Monguno has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 951 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.1°F
54% above Nigeria avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Area738.6 sq mi (1,913.0 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates12.6706°N, 13.6122°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"
61% below Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.59"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

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) 0.6 in Warmest
June 90°F (32°C) 1.4 in
July 85°F (29°C) 4.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in
October 85°F (30°C) 0.4 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in

Monguno has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 73°F in January to 92°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.0").

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Clinics in Monguno

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buwa Health Clinic
Lingir Health Clinic
Mile Ninety Health Clinic

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 Monguno

What is the population of Monguno?

Monguno has a population of 20,297 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 738.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Monguno?

Monguno 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. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.8 inches.

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