Location & Surroundings
Amarata is a settlement in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, at 10 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yenagoa, 2 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 480 km to the north. The nearest airport is Port Harcourt International Airport, 74 km away.
Also known as: Amarara
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 55' 41" N, 6° 17' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 10 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 18,321 p/km²
- Built-up 42.5%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:28
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Amarata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Amarata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 7.6 mm. Solar peaks near 600 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (218 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
7.62 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 23.4 | 1.6 | 218 | 98 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 0.5 | 237 | 97 | 1,014.0 | 20.67 / 20.67 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 0.2 | 238 | 96 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 1.9 | 242 | 72 | 1,012.5 | 5.11 / 5.11 | 100 | 600.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 2.7 | 237 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 2.51 / 7.62 | 78 | 406.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 1.5 | 251 | 95 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 0.9 | 259 | 95 | 1,013.5 | 0.29 / 0.37 | 77 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.8 | 3.1 | 238 | 79 | 1,012.9 | 7.98 / 8.35 | 99 | 466.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.2 | 2.3 | 231 | 93 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 7.53 | 99 | 110.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 1.1 | 274 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 0.8 | 240 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.4 | 2.0 | 216 | 75 | 1,013.7 | 4.95 / 4.95 | 50 | 519.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.8 | 2.4 | 247 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 4.73 / 9.68 | 28 | 430.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Amarata?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 7.6 mm. Solar peaks near 600 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 7.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Amarata today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Amarata?
Local time is 02:28. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Amarata?
Amarata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Amarata?
DEM 10 m.
Where is Amarata located?
It is at 4.92812, 6.28818 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Amarata in?
It is in Nigeria.