Katsina-Ala weather in January
In January, Katsina-Ala sees average daytime highs of 35°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 3rd-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 36 min at the start of January to 11 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Katsina-Ala's 2nd-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Katsina-Ala's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 35°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 2 mm
- 0.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:43 AM – 6:21 PM
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.13 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.1
- out of 10
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month.
A typical January day in Katsina-Ala reaches about 35°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 37°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and about 1°C cooler than February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 21 |
| 2 | 35 | 21 |
| 3 | 35 | 21 |
| 4 | 35 | 21 |
| 5 | 35 | 21 |
| 6 | 35 | 22 |
| 7 | 35 | 22 |
| 8 | 35 | 22 |
| 9 | 35 | 22 |
| 10 | 35 | 22 |
| 11 | 35 | 22 |
| 12 | 35 | 22 |
| 13 | 35 | 22 |
| 14 | 35 | 22 |
| 15 | 35 | 22 |
| 16 | 35 | 22 |
| 17 | 35 | 22 |
| 18 | 35 | 22 |
| 19 | 35 | 22 |
| 20 | 35 | 22 |
| 21 | 35 | 22 |
| 22 | 35 | 22 |
| 23 | 36 | 23 |
| 24 | 36 | 23 |
| 25 | 36 | 23 |
| 26 | 36 | 23 |
| 27 | 36 | 23 |
| 28 | 36 | 23 |
| 29 | 36 | 23 |
| 30 | 36 | 23 |
| 31 | 36 | 23 |
How January really feels in Katsina-Ala
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January 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 January is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Katsina-Ala weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 3rd-warmest and 11th-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 January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 35%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 74 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Cloudier (%) | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74 | 26 |
| 2 | 72 | 28 |
| 3 | 71 | 29 |
| 4 | 70 | 30 |
| 5 | 69 | 31 |
| 6 | 68 | 32 |
| 7 | 67 | 33 |
| 8 | 67 | 33 |
| 9 | 65 | 35 |
| 10 | 65 | 35 |
| 11 | 64 | 36 |
| 12 | 64 | 36 |
| 13 | 64 | 36 |
| 14 | 64 | 36 |
| 15 | 64 | 36 |
| 16 | 64 | 36 |
| 17 | 63 | 37 |
| 18 | 64 | 36 |
| 19 | 64 | 36 |
| 20 | 64 | 36 |
| 21 | 64 | 36 |
| 22 | 64 | 36 |
| 23 | 64 | 36 |
| 24 | 63 | 37 |
| 25 | 63 | 37 |
| 26 | 63 | 37 |
| 27 | 63 | 37 |
| 28 | 63 | 37 |
| 29 | 63 | 37 |
| 30 | 63 | 37 |
| 31 | 63 | 37 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Katsina-Ala gets around 2 mm of rain over 0.3 wet days in January. 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 (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 |
| 23 | 2 |
| 24 | 2 |
| 25 | 2 |
| 26 | 2 |
| 27 | 2 |
| 28 | 2 |
| 29 | 2 |
| 30 | 2 |
| 31 | 2 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 67% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 19% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 54 | 54 |
| Comfortable (%) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Humid (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Muggy (%) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Oppressive (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
| 2 | 79 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
| 3 | 79 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
| 4 | 79 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
| 5 | 78 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
| 6 | 78 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
| 7 | 77 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
| 8 | 76 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
| 9 | 75 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 1 |
| 10 | 74 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 1 |
| 11 | 74 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 1 |
| 12 | 73 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 2 |
| 13 | 72 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 2 |
| 14 | 70 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 3 |
| 15 | 68 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 3 |
| 16 | 67 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 4 |
| 17 | 66 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 4 |
| 18 | 65 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 5 |
| 19 | 63 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 6 |
| 20 | 62 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 6 |
| 21 | 60 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 7 |
| 22 | 58 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 8 |
| 23 | 58 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 8 |
| 24 | 56 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 9 |
| 25 | 56 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 9 |
| 26 | 55 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 9 |
| 27 | 56 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 9 |
| 28 | 54 | 6 | 9 | 21 | 10 |
| 29 | 53 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 10 |
| 30 | 54 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 9 |
| 31 | 54 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 9 |
Wind in January
Winds average 10 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 10 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) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 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 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of January to 11 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:38 AM to 6:46 AM, and sunset from 6:14 PM to 6:27 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 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 6:38 | 6:14 |
| 2 | 11.6 | 6:39 | 6:14 |
| 3 | 11.6 | 6:39 | 6:15 |
| 4 | 11.6 | 6:40 | 6:15 |
| 5 | 11.6 | 6:40 | 6:16 |
| 6 | 11.6 | 6:40 | 6:16 |
| 7 | 11.6 | 6:41 | 6:17 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 6:41 | 6:17 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 6:41 | 6:18 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 6:42 | 6:18 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:42 | 6:19 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:42 | 6:19 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:43 | 6:20 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:43 | 6:20 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:43 | 6:20 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:43 | 6:21 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:21 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:22 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:22 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:23 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:23 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:23 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 6:45 | 6:24 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 6:45 | 6:24 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 6:45 | 6:25 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 6:45 | 6:25 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 6:45 | 6:25 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 6:45 | 6:26 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 6:46 | 6:26 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 6:46 | 6:26 |
| 31 | 11.7 | 6:46 | 6:27 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 6.13 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 — January's 6.13 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| 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 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Katsina-Ala
In January, 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 January a good time to visit Katsina-Ala?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January 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 January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Katsina-Ala sees daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Katsina-Ala in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). 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 January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January 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).