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Ughelli, Nigeria

Delta · Nigeria

Ughelli is a mid-size city in Delta, Nigeria with a population of 79,986. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

79,986 Population 126/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
103.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Ughelli

Ughelli

Ughelli is a town in Delta State, Nigeria, and one of the 24 kingdoms that make up the Urhobo Nation. It also serves as the headquarters of Ughelli North local government area of Delta State. The city is indigenous to the Urhobo ethnic nationals, but there is a mixture of several other tribes from the country and abroad. It is an industrial and agricultural spot of Delta State.

People

Population79,986
Density126/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain103.2 in/yr
Sunny Days167/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population79,986
Population Density126 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates5.4896°, 6.0041°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceDelta
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation103.2 inches (2,621 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ughelli

Ughelli is a mid-size city in Nigeria (Delta) with a population of 79,986. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 103.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Ughelli

Ughelli has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.5°C), the coldest is Aug (25.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2184 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 15.9° / 34.1° 44.9
Feb 26.8°C / 80°F 17.3° / 34.9° 18.1
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 23.1° / 34.6° 106.1
Apr 27.5°C / 81°F 23.2° / 35.1° 168.0
May 27.1°C / 81°F 23° / 34° 221.3
Jun 26.1°C / 79°F 22.4° / 33.3° 327.5
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 21.6° / 31.5° 270.2
Aug 25.3°C / 78°F 21.3° / 31.7° 238.8
Sep 25.7°C / 78°F 22.3° / 32.6° 348.7
Oct 26.3°C / 79°F 22.2° / 33.3° 251.2
Nov 27°C / 81°F 21.9° / 34° 161.4
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 17.9° / 33.7° 28.1
Ughelli has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Nigeria avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days167 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area634.4 sq mi (1,643.2 km²)
Population Density126/sq mi
Coordinates5.4896°N, 6.0041°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.2"
172% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 17.01"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5.

Mar 7, 2000 34 km S of Siluko, Nigeria M4.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 1.1 in
February 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in
March 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 10.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 14.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 16.6 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 11.4 in
September 78°F (25°C) 17.0 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 12.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
December 80°F (27°C) 1.1 in Driest

Ughelli has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in July to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 103.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.0") and December the driest (1.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Ughelli

Institution Type Founded Website
Girls Model Secondary School Evwreni College - ,
Ibru College College - ,
Micho and Ccecelia Ibru University College - ,
Oghor Technical College College - ,

Schools in Ughelli

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Agbarha Primary School - - - -
Ekiugbo Grammer School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ughelli

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Inform Me Radio business programs, family MP3

Farmers Markets in Ughelli

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Emevor Small Market
Igbudu Market
Market
Pessu Market
Pessu Market
Pessu Market

Hotels in Ughelli

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ekere Hotel
Newlux Hotel Apartments & Suites
Newlux Hotel Apartments & Suites
Newlux Hotel Apartments & Suites

Castles in Ughelli

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ovie of Agbarha Kingdom

Clinics in Ughelli

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ibru Medical Center

Gas Stations in Ughelli

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Colizo Filling Station
JVT Oil gas filling Station
Keljos and Philnas filling Station
Robor Energy Filling Station
Wilmas Filling Station

Stadiums & Teams in Ughelli

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ughelli

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Asaba International AirportABBLarge Airport
Bayelsa International Airport-Medium Airport
Warri AirportQRWMedium Airport
Forçados Terminal Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ughelli

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
First Baptist Church
St. Andrew Anglican Church
St. Francis Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

Around Ughelli

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Hotels 4

Things to See Near Ughelli

1 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Ovie of Agbarha Kingdom

🇳🇬 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 Ughelli

What is the population of Ughelli?

Ughelli has a population of 79,986 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 126 people per square mile, spread across 634.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ughelli?

Ughelli has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 103.2 inches.

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