Location & Surroundings
Amata is a settlement in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, at 68 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Abakaliki, 22 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 320 km to the north. The nearest airport is Enugu Airport, 85 km away.
Also known as: Amala
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
6° 18' 11" N, 8° 18' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 68 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 553 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:29
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Amata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Amata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 31.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 673 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
4.2 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.31 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 | 25.0 | 4.2 | 189 | 91 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 3.1 | 213 | 95 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 1.7 | 203 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.4 | 2.5 | 228 | 61 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 673.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.1 | 2.9 | 198 | 78 | 1,010.6 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 33 | 421.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 3.0 | 213 | 91 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 2.4 | 198 | 94 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 97 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.8 | 2.6 | 237 | 65 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 52 | 443.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.4 | 2.7 | 200 | 78 | 1,010.8 | 0.25 / 0.26 | 75 | 351.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 3.9 | 202 | 93 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 2.4 | 226 | 94 | 1,013.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 70 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.4 | 3.2 | 225 | 64 | 1,010.6 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 77 | 571.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.9 | 2.8 | 222 | 83 | 1,009.9 | 2.02 / 2.08 | 99 | 331.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Amata?
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 31.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 673 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Amata today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Amata?
Local time is 02:29. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Amata?
Amata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Amata?
DEM 68 m.
Where is Amata located?
It is at 6.30295, 8.31093 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Amata in?
It is in Nigeria.