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Yelwa, Nigeria
Kebbi · Nigeria
Yelwa is a small town in Kebbi, Nigeria with a population of 0. Elevation: 509 ft (155 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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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 Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.8351°, 4.7424° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Kebbi |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.2 inches (715 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Yelwa
Yelwa is a small town in Nigeria (Kebbi) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet (155 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.8°F |
| 53% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 216.3 sq mi (560.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.8351°N, 4.7424°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 89°F (31°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 90°F (32°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Yelwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 78°F in December to 90°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (0.0").
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yelwa
What is the weather like in Yelwa?
Yelwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches.