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Yelwa, Nigeria
Plateau State · Nigeria
Yelwa is a small city in Plateau State, Nigeria with a population of 13,234. Elevation: 725 ft (221 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
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About Yelwa
Yelwa is a town in Kebbi State, Nigeria on the Niger River and the A1 highway. The town is often referred to as "Yelwa, Yauri", after the Emirate and Local Government Administration it is in, and is not the Yelwa where the Yelwa Massacre took place in 2004 in Plateau State. Yelwa is the capital and largest city of the Yauri Emirate. Yelwa has a population of 8,000 as of 2010, a majority of whom are Hausa Muslims.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,234 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.8333°, 9.6333° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Plateau State |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.7 inches (1,238 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Yelwa
Yelwa is a small city in Nigeria (Plateau State) with a population of 13,234. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet (221 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Yelwa
Yelwa has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F). The hottest month is Mar (29.6°C), the coldest is Aug (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1073 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.9°F |
| 52% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 1,162.2 sq mi (3,010.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8333°N, 9.6333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 87°F (30°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in |
Yelwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 79°F in August to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (0.0").
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yelwa
What is the population of Yelwa?
Yelwa has a population of 13,234 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 1,162.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yelwa?
Yelwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.7 inches.