Gwarzo weather in October
In October, Gwarzo sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 27 mm of rain across 4.9 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in October, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Gwarzo's 6th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Gwarzo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 27 mm
- 4.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 6:21 AM – 6:05 PM
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.33 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.2
- out of 10
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month.
A typical October day in Gwarzo reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 2°C warmer than September and about 1°C warmer than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 22 |
| 2 | 32 | 22 |
| 3 | 32 | 22 |
| 4 | 32 | 22 |
| 5 | 32 | 22 |
| 6 | 32 | 22 |
| 7 | 32 | 22 |
| 8 | 32 | 22 |
| 9 | 32 | 22 |
| 10 | 33 | 22 |
| 11 | 33 | 21 |
| 12 | 33 | 21 |
| 13 | 33 | 21 |
| 14 | 33 | 21 |
| 15 | 33 | 21 |
| 16 | 33 | 21 |
| 17 | 33 | 21 |
| 18 | 33 | 21 |
| 19 | 33 | 20 |
| 20 | 33 | 20 |
| 21 | 33 | 20 |
| 22 | 33 | 20 |
| 23 | 33 | 20 |
| 24 | 33 | 20 |
| 25 | 33 | 20 |
| 26 | 33 | 20 |
| 27 | 33 | 19 |
| 28 | 33 | 19 |
| 29 | 33 | 19 |
| 30 | 33 | 19 |
| 31 | 33 | 19 |
How October really feels in Gwarzo
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Gwarzo weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 5th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 14° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 7.7 |
| Feb | 32° / 17° | 0 | 0 | 11.6 | 5.5 |
| Mar | 35° / 20° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.9 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 38° / 24° | 5 | 1.3 | 12.3 | 1.5 |
| May | 36° / 25° | 44 | 7.1 | 12.5 | 2.0 |
| Jun | 33° / 24° | 77 | 14.6 | 12.7 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 30° / 22° | 158 | 21.7 | 12.6 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 29° / 22° | 231 | 24.8 | 12.4 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 31° / 22° | 129 | 17.4 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 33° / 21° | 27 | 4.9 | 11.7 | 4.2 |
| Nov | 32° / 17° | 0 | 0 | 11.5 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 29° / 15° | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 7.4 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 35%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 |
| Cloudier (%) | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61 | 39 |
| 2 | 62 | 38 |
| 3 | 62 | 38 |
| 4 | 63 | 37 |
| 5 | 63 | 37 |
| 6 | 63 | 37 |
| 7 | 63 | 37 |
| 8 | 63 | 37 |
| 9 | 63 | 37 |
| 10 | 64 | 36 |
| 11 | 64 | 36 |
| 12 | 64 | 36 |
| 13 | 65 | 35 |
| 14 | 65 | 35 |
| 15 | 65 | 35 |
| 16 | 66 | 34 |
| 17 | 66 | 34 |
| 18 | 66 | 34 |
| 19 | 66 | 34 |
| 20 | 65 | 35 |
| 21 | 65 | 35 |
| 22 | 65 | 35 |
| 23 | 66 | 34 |
| 24 | 66 | 34 |
| 25 | 66 | 34 |
| 26 | 67 | 33 |
| 27 | 66 | 34 |
| 28 | 66 | 34 |
| 29 | 66 | 34 |
| 30 | 67 | 33 |
| 31 | 67 | 33 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Gwarzo gets around 27 mm of rain over 4.9 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 16% and peaks near 34% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 34 |
| 2 | 33 |
| 3 | 31 |
| 4 | 30 |
| 5 | 29 |
| 6 | 28 |
| 7 | 27 |
| 8 | 26 |
| 9 | 24 |
| 10 | 23 |
| 11 | 21 |
| 12 | 20 |
| 13 | 18 |
| 14 | 17 |
| 15 | 15 |
| 16 | 14 |
| 17 | 13 |
| 18 | 11 |
| 19 | 10 |
| 20 | 9 |
| 21 | 8 |
| 22 | 7 |
| 23 | 7 |
| 24 | 6 |
| 25 | 5 |
| 26 | 5 |
| 27 | 4 |
| 28 | 4 |
| 29 | 3 |
| 30 | 3 |
| 31 | 2 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the oppressive band about 33% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 56% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 54 | 59 | 63 | 66 | 69 | 72 |
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Humid (%) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Muggy (%) | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Oppressive (%) | 77 | 74 | 71 | 69 | 66 | 62 | 59 | 57 | 53 | 49 | 45 | 42 | 38 | 35 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 77 |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 74 |
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 71 |
| 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 69 |
| 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 66 |
| 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 62 |
| 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 28 | 59 |
| 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 29 | 57 |
| 9 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 30 | 53 |
| 10 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 31 | 49 |
| 11 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 32 | 45 |
| 12 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 32 | 42 |
| 13 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 32 | 38 |
| 14 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 32 | 35 |
| 15 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 32 | 31 |
| 16 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 31 | 28 |
| 17 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 30 | 25 |
| 18 | 25 | 11 | 13 | 29 | 22 |
| 19 | 28 | 12 | 14 | 28 | 19 |
| 20 | 31 | 12 | 14 | 26 | 17 |
| 21 | 35 | 13 | 13 | 25 | 14 |
| 22 | 39 | 13 | 13 | 23 | 12 |
| 23 | 43 | 13 | 13 | 21 | 10 |
| 24 | 47 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 9 |
| 25 | 51 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 7 |
| 26 | 54 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 6 |
| 27 | 59 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 5 |
| 28 | 63 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 4 |
| 29 | 66 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 3 |
| 30 | 69 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
| 31 | 72 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
Wind in October
Winds average 8 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:20 AM to 6:24 AM, and sunset from 6:14 PM to 5:59 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:14 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:13 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:13 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:12 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:12 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:21 | 6:11 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:21 | 6:10 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:21 | 6:10 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:21 | 6:09 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:21 | 6:08 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:21 | 6:08 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 6:21 | 6:07 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 6:21 | 6:07 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 6:21 | 6:06 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 6:21 | 6:06 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 6:21 | 6:05 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 6:22 | 6:05 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 6:22 | 6:04 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 6:22 | 6:04 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 6:22 | 6:03 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 6:22 | 6:03 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 6:22 | 6:02 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 6:23 | 6:02 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:23 | 6:02 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:23 | 6:01 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:23 | 6:01 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:23 | 6:00 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:24 | 6:00 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 6:24 | 6:00 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 6:24 | 5:59 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 6:24 | 5:59 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 6.33 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.07 kWh/m² to a high of 7.16 kWh/m² in April across the year — October's 6.33 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Gwarzo
In October, Gwarzo sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Gwarzo's monsoon runs July–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Gwarzo sees seasonal dust haze (December–July), heaviest in April.
Is October a good time to visit Gwarzo?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Gwarzo for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Gwarzo in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Gwarzo sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
UV index in Gwarzo in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Gwarzo peaks around August 17 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 7 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Gwarzo in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Gwarzo is worst in February — around 144 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 3.6× the cleanest month (July, 40 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 138 | 144 | 141 | 115 | 75 | 56 | 40 | 42 | 64 | 103 | 118 | 132 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 138 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 144 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 141 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 115 | Unhealthy |
| May | 75 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 56 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 40 | Poor |
| Aug | 42 | Poor |
| Sep | 64 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 103 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 118 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 132 | Unhealthy |
Where is Gwarzo?
Gwarzo sits at 11.9°N, 7.9°E, 581 m above sea level, in Nigeria. The nearest listed city is Malumfashi, 37 km away.
Topography around Gwarzo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Gwarzo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Gwarzo has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 45 m around an average of 578 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 137 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 327 m.
The land around Gwarzo is covered by cropland (78%) within 3 km, cropland (87%) within 16 km, and cropland (84%) within 80 km.
Nigeria travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 13% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,224
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 30%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 15.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 20.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 569
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Gwarzo (11.916°, 7.9337°, elevation 581 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).