Wase, Nigeria
Plateau State · Nigeria
Wase is a large city in Plateau State, Nigeria with a population of 209,400. Elevation: 823 ft (251 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 209,400 |
| Population Density | 504 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.0942°, 9.9561° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Plateau State |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.0 inches (583 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Wase
Wase is a large city in Nigeria (Plateau State) with a population of 209,400. The city sits at an elevation of 823 feet (251 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Wase
Wase has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Mar (31.4°C), the coldest is Aug (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 902 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 415.4 sq mi (1,075.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 504/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.0942°N, 9.9561°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 85°F (30°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in |
Wase has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 78°F in August to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (0.0").
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Public Holidays in Nigeria
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wase
What is the population of Wase?
Wase has a population of 209,400 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 504 people per square mile, spread across 415.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Wase?
Wase has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.0 inches.
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