Tureta, Nigeria
Sokoto · Nigeria
Tureta is a mid-size city in Sokoto, Nigeria with a population of 68,414. Elevation: 899 ft (274 m). Average temperature: 82°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 | 68,414 |
| Population Density | 5,898 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.5937°, 5.5439° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Sokoto |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.1 inches (435 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tureta
Tureta is a mid-size city in Nigeria (Sokoto) with a population of 68,414. The city sits at an elevation of 899 feet (274 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Tureta
Tureta has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (32.1°C), the coldest is Dec (21°C). Average annual precipitation is 1220 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.2°F |
| 52% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,898/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.5937°N, 5.5439°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
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) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 91°F (33°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Tureta has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 75°F in January to 91°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (0.0").
Clinics in Tureta
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tureta
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport | SKO | Large Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Nigeria
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tureta
What is the population of Tureta?
Tureta has a population of 68,414 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 5,898 people per square mile, spread across 11.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tureta?
Tureta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 17.1 inches.
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