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Lame, Nigeria

Bauchi · Nigeria

Lame is a small city in Bauchi, Nigeria with a population of 6,705. Elevation: 2,333 ft (711 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,705 Population 12/sq mi density
2,333 ft Elevation 711 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
41.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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People

Population6,705
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation2,333 ft (711 m)
Population6,705
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation2,333 ft (711 m)
Coordinates10.4415°, 9.2396°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceBauchi
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation41.7 inches (1,060 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lame

Lame is a small city in Nigeria (Bauchi) with a population of 6,705. The city sits at an elevation of 2,333 feet (711 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Lame has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,333 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above Nigeria avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,333 ft (711 m)
Area555.8 sq mi (1,439.4 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates10.4415°N, 9.2396°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.08"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.6 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 9.1 in
August 73°F (23°C) 11.0 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 7.3 in
October 76°F (25°C) 2.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in

Lame has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Lame

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International AirportBCULarge Airport
Bauchi Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

🇳🇬 About Nigeria

Capital Abuja
Population 195,874,740
Area 923,768 km²
GDP (USD) $487,387,801,881
GDP per capita $2,139
HDI 0.548
Life expectancy 54.5 years
Internet users 39.2%
Urban population 62.2%
Currency NGN (Naira)
Languages English
Calling code +234
TLD .ng
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Nigeria

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
May 27 Children's Day Children's Day
Jun 12 Democracy Day Democracy Day
Oct 1 National Day National Day
Nov 1 National Youth Day National Youth Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lame

What is the population of Lame?

Lame has a population of 6,705 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 555.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lame?

Lame has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.7 inches.

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