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Ngala, Nigeria

Borno State · Nigeria

Ngala is a small city in Borno State, Nigeria with a population of 14,031. Elevation: 965 ft (294 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,031 Population 779/sq mi density
965 ft Elevation 294 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
16.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Ngala

Ngala is a local government area of Borno State, Nigeria, adjacent to the border with Cameroon. Its headquarters are in the town of Gamboru Ngala.

People

Population14,031
Density779/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain16.5 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation965 ft (294 m)
Population14,031
Population Density779 / sq mi
Elevation965 ft (294 m)
Coordinates12.3405°, 14.1867°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceBorno State
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation16.5 inches (418 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ngala

Ngala is a small city in Nigeria (Borno State) with a population of 14,031. The city sits at an elevation of 965 feet (294 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Ngala

Ngala has an average annual temperature of 28.7°C (84°F). The hottest month is May (35.3°C), the coldest is Jan (23.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 677 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 12.3° / 37.2° 0.0
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 13.5° / 39.8° 0.0
Mar 31.3°C / 88°F 19.2° / 43.7° 0.5
Apr 34.4°C / 94°F 22.6° / 45.1° 2.8
May 35.3°C / 96°F 24.7° / 44.7° 13.4
Jun 32.9°C / 91°F 24.8° / 42.9° 63.5
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 22.7° / 39.7° 182.2
Aug 27°C / 81°F 21.9° / 34.7° 271.9
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 21.8° / 36.3° 103.5
Oct 27.6°C / 82°F 17.5° / 36.7° 38.8
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 15.3° / 36.6° 0.1
Dec 23.6°C / 74°F 12.9° / 36.4° 0.0
Ngala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 965 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.9°F
54% above Nigeria avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation965 ft (294 m)
Area18.0 sq mi (46.6 km²)
Population Density779/sq mi
Coordinates12.3405°N, 14.1867°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.5"
57% below Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.71"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.16"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
April 91°F (33°C) 0.2 in Warmest
May 91°F (33°C) 0.9 in
June 88°F (31°C) 1.7 in
July 83°F (29°C) 4.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in
October 85°F (29°C) 0.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in

Ngala has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 74°F in January to 91°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.0").

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Gas Stations in Ngala

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NG #3360067289
NG #3364825584
NG #3373896160
NG #3374003493
NG #5751862487
NG #5751862488
NG #5751862489

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 Ngala

What is the population of Ngala?

Ngala has a population of 14,031 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 779 people per square mile, spread across 18.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ngala?

Ngala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.5 inches.

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