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Shaffa, Nigeria

Borno State · Nigeria

Shaffa is a small city in Borno State, Nigeria with a population of 6,508. Elevation: 2,129 ft (649 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,508 Population 477/sq mi density
2,129 ft Elevation 649 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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People

Population6,508
Density477/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation2,129 ft (649 m)
Population6,508
Population Density477 / sq mi
Elevation2,129 ft (649 m)
Coordinates10.5067°, 12.3332°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceBorno State
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (867 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shaffa

Shaffa is a small city in Nigeria (Borno State) with a population of 6,508. The city sits at an elevation of 2,129 feet (649 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Shaffa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,129 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Nigeria avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,129 ft (649 m)
Area13.6 sq mi (35.3 km²)
Population Density477/sq mi
Coordinates10.5067°N, 12.3332°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.69"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 85°F (29°C) 0.9 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.2 in
June 80°F (26°C) 4.5 in
July 76°F (25°C) 8.2 in
August 75°F (24°C) 9.7 in Wettest
September 76°F (24°C) 6.0 in
October 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in

Shaffa has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 71°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (0.0").

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Clinics in Shaffa

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hyera Primary Health Centre

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 Shaffa

What is the population of Shaffa?

Shaffa has a population of 6,508 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 477 people per square mile, spread across 13.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shaffa?

Shaffa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches.

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