Rabah, Nigeria

Sokoto · Nigeria

Rabah is a large city in Sokoto, Nigeria with a population of 149,152. Elevation: 869 ft (265 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

149,152 Population 159/sq mi density
869 ft Elevation 265 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
22.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Rabah

Rabah is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Rabah.

People

Population149,152
Density159/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain22.6 in/yr
Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Population149,152
Population Density159 / sq mi
Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Coordinates13.1226°, 5.5076°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceSokoto
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation22.6 inches (573 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rabah

Rabah is a large city in Nigeria (Sokoto) with a population of 149,152. The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet (265 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Rabah

Rabah has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (32.7°C), the coldest is Dec (20.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1149 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.6°C / 71°F 10.6° / 34.4° 0.0
Feb 24.1°C / 75°F 12.4° / 38° 0.0
Mar 30°C / 86°F 17.8° / 41.5° 2.1
Apr 32.6°C / 91°F 21.2° / 42.9° 18.3
May 32.7°C / 91°F 23.3° / 42.7° 84.3
Jun 29.7°C / 85°F 23.5° / 39.5° 125.5
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 22.1° / 35.8° 255.2
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 21.2° / 32.9° 351.3
Sep 26.4°C / 79°F 21.5° / 32.8° 270.7
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 15.6° / 33.7° 40.9
Nov 23°C / 73°F 13° / 33.5° 0.5
Dec 20.5°C / 69°F 10.7° / 32.9° 0.0
Rabah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.6°F
53% above Nigeria avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Area939.4 sq mi (2,433.0 km²)
Population Density159/sq mi
Coordinates13.1226°N, 5.5076°E
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"
41% below Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.28"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°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) 1.4 in
June 86°F (30°C) 3.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in
October 84°F (29°C) 0.4 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in

Rabah has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 75°F in January to 91°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in Rabah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mammy Market
Mammy Market

Clinics in Rabah

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PHC Chacho
PHC Marnona

Airports Near Rabah

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sadiq Abubakar III International AirportSKOLarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Rabah

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
PHC GAGI

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 Rabah

What is the population of Rabah?

Rabah has a population of 149,152 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 159 people per square mile, spread across 939.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rabah?

Rabah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.6 inches.

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