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Ukata, Nigeria

Niger State · Nigeria

Ukata is a small city in Niger State, Nigeria with a population of 6,188. Elevation: 1,378 ft (420 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,188 Population 2/sq mi density
1,378 ft Elevation 420 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
42.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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People

Population6,188
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain42.7 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Population6,188
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Coordinates10.8312°, 5.8249°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceNiger State
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation42.7 inches (1,085 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ukata

Ukata is a small city in Nigeria (Niger State) with a population of 6,188. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet (420 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Ukata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above Nigeria avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Area2,686.6 sq mi (6,958.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates10.8312°N, 5.8249°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
March 85°F (30°C) 0.3 in
April 87°F (31°C) 1.3 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 4.0 in
June 80°F (26°C) 5.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in
August 76°F (24°C) 10.3 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 9.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
November 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest

Ukata has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 76°F in December to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.3") and December the driest (0.0").

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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 Ukata

What is the population of Ukata?

Ukata has a population of 6,188 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,686.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ukata?

Ukata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.7 inches.

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