Katsina-Ala weather in December
In December, Katsina-Ala sees average daytime highs of 34°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 2 mm of rain across 0.3 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 62% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 36 min at the start of December to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Katsina-Ala's 1st-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Katsina-Ala's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 2 mm
- 0.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:31 AM – 6:07 PM
- Cloud cover
- 34%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.9 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.6
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month.
A typical December day in Katsina-Ala reaches about 34°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 33°C and 36°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C warmer than November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 22 |
| 2 | 34 | 22 |
| 3 | 34 | 22 |
| 4 | 34 | 22 |
| 5 | 34 | 22 |
| 6 | 34 | 22 |
| 7 | 34 | 22 |
| 8 | 34 | 22 |
| 9 | 34 | 22 |
| 10 | 34 | 22 |
| 11 | 34 | 22 |
| 12 | 34 | 22 |
| 13 | 34 | 22 |
| 14 | 35 | 22 |
| 15 | 35 | 22 |
| 16 | 35 | 22 |
| 17 | 35 | 22 |
| 18 | 35 | 22 |
| 19 | 35 | 21 |
| 20 | 35 | 21 |
| 21 | 35 | 21 |
| 22 | 35 | 21 |
| 23 | 35 | 21 |
| 24 | 35 | 21 |
| 25 | 35 | 21 |
| 26 | 35 | 21 |
| 27 | 35 | 21 |
| 28 | 35 | 21 |
| 29 | 35 | 21 |
| 30 | 35 | 21 |
| 31 | 35 | 21 |
How December really feels in Katsina-Ala
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December 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 December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Katsina-Ala weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 5th-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35° / 22° | 2 | 0.3 | 11.6 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 37° / 24° | 7 | 1.4 | 11.8 | 2.1 |
| Mar | 37° / 26° | 17 | 3.2 | 12 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 35° / 26° | 51 | 7.6 | 12.2 | 2.5 |
| May | 33° / 25° | 103 | 14.4 | 12.3 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 31° / 24° | 98 | 16.6 | 12.4 | 3.6 |
| Jul | 30° / 23° | 120 | 20.2 | 12.4 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 29° / 23° | 170 | 23.1 | 12.2 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 30° / 23° | 185 | 24.5 | 12 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 31° / 23° | 148 | 20.3 | 11.8 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 33° / 23° | 22 | 3.7 | 11.7 | 4.0 |
| Dec | 34° / 22° | 2 | 0.3 | 11.6 | 3.6 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 62% of the time in December, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 23%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 75 |
| Cloudier (%) | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 | 34 |
| 2 | 67 | 33 |
| 3 | 68 | 32 |
| 4 | 68 | 32 |
| 5 | 69 | 31 |
| 6 | 71 | 29 |
| 7 | 71 | 29 |
| 8 | 72 | 28 |
| 9 | 73 | 27 |
| 10 | 74 | 26 |
| 11 | 75 | 25 |
| 12 | 76 | 24 |
| 13 | 77 | 23 |
| 14 | 79 | 21 |
| 15 | 79 | 21 |
| 16 | 80 | 20 |
| 17 | 81 | 19 |
| 18 | 82 | 18 |
| 19 | 83 | 17 |
| 20 | 83 | 17 |
| 21 | 83 | 17 |
| 22 | 83 | 17 |
| 23 | 83 | 17 |
| 24 | 83 | 17 |
| 25 | 82 | 18 |
| 26 | 81 | 19 |
| 27 | 80 | 20 |
| 28 | 79 | 21 |
| 29 | 78 | 22 |
| 30 | 77 | 23 |
| 31 | 75 | 25 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Katsina-Ala gets around 2 mm of rain over 0.3 wet days in December, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 1% and peaks near 2% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 |
| 4 | 2 |
| 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 55% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 26% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 59 | 62 | 64 | 67 | 69 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 76 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 78 |
| Comfortable (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Humid (%) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Muggy (%) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Oppressive (%) | 31 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 9 | 8 | 27 | 31 |
| 2 | 27 | 9 | 9 | 27 | 29 |
| 3 | 29 | 9 | 9 | 27 | 27 |
| 4 | 30 | 9 | 9 | 26 | 25 |
| 5 | 32 | 9 | 9 | 26 | 23 |
| 6 | 34 | 9 | 10 | 25 | 21 |
| 7 | 36 | 10 | 10 | 25 | 20 |
| 8 | 38 | 10 | 10 | 24 | 18 |
| 9 | 40 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 16 |
| 10 | 43 | 10 | 11 | 22 | 15 |
| 11 | 45 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 13 |
| 12 | 47 | 11 | 11 | 20 | 12 |
| 13 | 49 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 10 |
| 14 | 52 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 9 |
| 15 | 54 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 8 |
| 16 | 56 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 7 |
| 17 | 59 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 6 |
| 18 | 62 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 5 |
| 19 | 64 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 4 |
| 20 | 67 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 3 |
| 21 | 69 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 3 |
| 22 | 72 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 |
| 23 | 72 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 |
| 24 | 73 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 2 |
| 25 | 75 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 2 |
| 26 | 76 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 2 |
| 27 | 78 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 28 | 78 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 29 | 79 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 30 | 79 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 31 | 78 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 1 |
Wind in December
Winds average 9 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| 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 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of December to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:24 AM to 6:38 AM, and sunset from 6:01 PM to 6:14 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 6:24 | 6:01 |
| 2 | 11.6 | 6:25 | 6:01 |
| 3 | 11.6 | 6:25 | 6:02 |
| 4 | 11.6 | 6:26 | 6:02 |
| 5 | 11.6 | 6:26 | 6:02 |
| 6 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:03 |
| 7 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:03 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 6:28 | 6:03 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 6:28 | 6:04 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:04 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:04 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:05 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:30 | 6:05 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:30 | 6:06 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:31 | 6:06 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:31 | 6:07 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:32 | 6:07 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:32 | 6:07 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:33 | 6:08 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:33 | 6:08 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:34 | 6:09 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:34 | 6:09 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:35 | 6:10 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:35 | 6:10 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:36 | 6:11 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:36 | 6:11 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:37 | 6:12 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:37 | 6:12 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 6:38 | 6:13 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 6:38 | 6:13 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 6:38 | 6:14 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.9 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.01 kWh/m² to a high of 6.33 kWh/m² in February across the year — December's 5.9 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Katsina-Ala
In December, Katsina-Ala sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Katsina-Ala's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Katsina-Ala sees seasonal dust haze (December–April), heaviest in February.
Is December a good time to visit Katsina-Ala?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Katsina-Ala. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Katsina-Ala in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Katsina-Ala sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection.
UV index in Katsina-Ala in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Katsina-Ala peaks around September 18 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 8 (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 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Katsina-Ala in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Katsina-Ala is worst in January — around 111 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.2× the cleanest month (July, 27 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) | 111 | 103 | 71 | 53 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 39 | 54 | 91 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 111 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 103 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 71 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 53 | Poor |
| May | 32 | Moderate |
| Jun | 28 | Moderate |
| Jul | 27 | Moderate |
| Aug | 29 | Moderate |
| Sep | 29 | Moderate |
| Oct | 39 | Poor |
| Nov | 54 | Poor |
| Dec | 91 | Unhealthy |
Where is Katsina-Ala?
Katsina-Ala sits at 7.2°N, 9.3°E, 152 m above sea level, in Nigeria. The nearest listed city is Gboko, 36 km away.
Topography around Katsina-Ala
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Katsina-Ala.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Katsina-Ala has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 61 m around an average of 118 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 135 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,814 m.
The land around Katsina-Ala is covered by cropland (43%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 3 km, cropland (43%) and trees (26%) within 16 km, and cropland (42%) and trees (31%) 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 Katsina-Ala (7.1694°, 9.2846°, elevation 152 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).