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Wamba, Nigeria

Nasarawa State · Nigeria

Wamba is a small city in Nasarawa State, Nigeria with a population of 27,137. Elevation: 1,273 ft (388 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

27,137 Population 53/sq mi density
1,273 ft Elevation 388 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
59.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Wamba

Wamba Local Government Areas of Nigeria Local Government Area is one of the 13 local government Areas in Nasarawa State, North-central Nigeria, with its headquarters situated in Wamba Town.

People

Population27,137
Density53/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain59.3 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Population27,137
Population Density53 / sq mi
Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Coordinates8.9415°, 8.6032°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceNasarawa State
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation59.3 inches (1,505 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wamba

Wamba is a small city in Nigeria (Nasarawa State) with a population of 27,137. The city sits at an elevation of 1,273 feet (388 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Wamba

Wamba has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is Mar (29°C), the coldest is Aug (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1224 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.7°C / 78°F 16.1° / 36.7° 1.0
Feb 27.8°C / 82°F 17.6° / 39.2° 1.1
Mar 29°C / 84°F 21.4° / 39.8° 23.8
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 21.7° / 39.2° 101.7
May 26.5°C / 80°F 21.1° / 35.8° 159.7
Jun 24.9°C / 77°F 20.3° / 33.4° 181.4
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 19.4° / 31° 262.6
Aug 23.1°C / 74°F 18.6° / 29.5° 206.5
Sep 23.7°C / 75°F 19.2° / 29.9° 144.7
Oct 24°C / 75°F 18.4° / 31.3° 125.7
Nov 24.3°C / 76°F 16.8° / 32.9° 13.1
Dec 24.4°C / 76°F 15.6° / 34.7° 2.9
Wamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,273 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Nigeria avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Area512.1 sq mi (1,326.3 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates8.9415°N, 8.6032°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"
56% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 12.83"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
March 84°F (29°C) 1.1 in
April 85°F (30°C) 3.0 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in
June 80°F (26°C) 7.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 11.5 in
August 77°F (25°C) 12.8 in Coldest, Wettest
September 78°F (25°C) 11.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in
December 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in

Wamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 77°F in August to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.8") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Wamba

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yakubu Gowon AirportJOSMedium 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 Wamba

What is the population of Wamba?

Wamba has a population of 27,137 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 512.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wamba?

Wamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.3 inches.

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