Shagari, Nigeria
Sokoto · Nigeria
Shagari is a large city in Sokoto, Nigeria with a population of 156,607. Elevation: 915 ft (279 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
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People
Climate
| Population | 156,607 |
| Population Density | 8,344 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.6273°, 4.9930° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Sokoto |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.7 inches (374 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Shagari
Shagari is a large city in Nigeria (Sokoto) with a population of 156,607. The city sits at an elevation of 915 feet (279 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Shagari
Shagari has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (32.5°C), the coldest is Dec (20.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1236 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.0°F |
| 54% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 18.8 sq mi (48.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,344/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.6273°N, 4.9930°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 87°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 91°F (33°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in |
Shagari has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 76°F in January to 91°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.0").
Clinics in Shagari
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Shagari
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport | SKO | Large Airport |
| Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport | - | Large Airport |
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What is the population of Shagari?
Shagari has a population of 156,607 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 8,344 people per square mile, spread across 18.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shagari?
Shagari has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 14.7 inches.
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