Shelleng, Nigeria
Adamawa · Nigeria
Shelleng is a large city in Adamawa, Nigeria with a population of 149,069. Elevation: 607 ft (185 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°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 | 149,069 |
| Population Density | 2,256 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.8965°, 12.0057° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Adamawa |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.6 inches (573 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Shelleng
Shelleng is a large city in Nigeria (Adamawa) with a population of 149,069. The city sits at an elevation of 607 feet (185 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Shelleng
Shelleng has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.2°C), the coldest is Dec (23.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1679 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 66.1 sq mi (171.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,256/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8965°N, 12.0057°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 89°F (31°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Shelleng has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 76°F in December to 89°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (0.0").
Airports Near Shelleng
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yola Airport | YOL | Medium Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Shelleng?
Shelleng has a population of 149,069 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 2,256 people per square mile, spread across 66.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shelleng?
Shelleng has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.6 inches.
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