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Téra, Niger

Tillabéri Region · Niger

Téra is a mid-size city in Tillabéri Region, Niger with a population of 39,410. Elevation: 814 ft (248 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

Data updated June 2026

39,410 Population 128/sq mi density
814 ft Elevation 248 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
15.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Niamey Timezone

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About Téra

Téra

Téra is a city and capital of the Tera Department, in the Tillabéri Region of southwestern Niger. It is situated 175 km north-west of the capital Niamey, close to the border with Burkina Faso. It is mainly inhabited by Songhai, Fulani, Gourmantche and Buzu ethnic groups. The majority of the population are farmers.

People

Population39,410
Density128/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain15.6 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Population39,410
Population Density128 / sq mi
Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Coordinates14.0078°, 0.7531°
TimezoneAfrica/Niamey
Country🇳🇪 Niger
State / ProvinceTillabéri Region
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation15.6 inches (396 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Téra

Téra is a mid-size city in Niger (Tillabéri Region) with a population of 39,410. The city sits at an elevation of 814 feet (248 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Niamey.

Climate in Téra

Téra has an average annual temperature of 28.7°C (84°F). The hottest month is May (35.4°C), the coldest is Jan (23.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 533 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.2°C / 74°F 12° / 36.2° 0.0
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 14.5° / 38.8° 0.0
Mar 30.9°C / 88°F 19° / 42.4° 0.7
Apr 34.1°C / 93°F 22.5° / 44.2° 0.5
May 35.4°C / 96°F 25.7° / 44.5° 7.5
Jun 32.9°C / 91°F 24.8° / 43.1° 44.9
Jul 29.8°C / 86°F 23.1° / 40.5° 137.8
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 22.2° / 35.4° 229.6
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 21.9° / 36.1° 97.2
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 18.8° / 37.5° 15.1
Nov 25.8°C / 79°F 15.4° / 36.8° 0.0
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 12.4° / 36.4° 0.0
Téra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 814 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average84.0°F
56% above Niger avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Area309.0 sq mi (800.3 km²)
Population Density128/sq mi
Coordinates14.0078°N, 0.7531°W
TimezoneAfrica/Niamey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below Niger avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.75"
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 85°F (30°C) 0.0 in
April 90°F (32°C) 0.2 in
May 92°F (33°C) 0.6 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 1.9 in
July 85°F (29°C) 4.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in
October 87°F (30°C) 0.3 in
November 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in

Téra has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 75°F in January to 92°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Téra

Institution Type Founded Website
IPAGES/Téra College - ,
Lycée Agricole de Téra College - ,

Schools in Téra

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CES Téra - - - -
École Primaire Boubou Hama - - - -
ecole primaire Guenobon - - - -
CSP Liptako Téra - - - -
Institut privé d'enseignement des sciences de la santé - - - -
CEG 2 Téra - - - -
Ecole Primaire Zongo - - - -
CES Franco-Arabe Téra - - - -
Ecole Primaire Bilingue Téra - - - -
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Radio Stations near Téra

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Téra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Publique de Téra0.0

Farmers Markets in Téra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Central Téra
Petit Marché de Téra

Hotels in Téra

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Daressalam Téra

Restaurants in Téra

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Kaani Dadin Kowa Téra

Castles in Téra

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Palais Royal

Bus Stations in Téra

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ecogar de Téra

Gas Stations in Téra

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NE #10188885646
NE #10210134050
NE #1116324272
NE #4100136801
Station Babati Téra
Station Morey
Station Oriba Petrolium
Station service Morey

Banks in Téra

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Agricole du Niger
Banque Islamique Téra

Stadiums & Teams in Téra

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Téra

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Peta Barabe Airfield-Small Airport
Sebba AirportXSESmall Airport
Tera Airport-Small Airport
Tillabéri Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Téra

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Niger Poste de Téra

Churches & Religious Organizations in Téra

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
mosque tera
Mosquée
Mosquée
Mosquée de Vendredi

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Niamey
Elevation
227 m (745 ft)

🇳🇪 About Niger

Capital Niamey
Population 22,442,948
Area 1,267,000 km²
GDP (USD) $16,698,786,978
GDP per capita $638
HDI 0.394
Life expectancy 61.2 years
Internet users 23.2%
Urban population 17.8%
Currency XOF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +227
TLD .ne
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Niger

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 24 Concord Day Concord Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Aug 3 Nigerien Independence Day Nigerien Independence Day
Dec 18 Nigerien Republic Day Nigerien Republic Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Téra

What is the population of Téra?

Téra has a population of 39,410 residents and is located in Niger. The population density is 128 people per square mile, spread across 309.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Téra?

Téra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.6 inches.

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