[3]: 19 In July 2014, the villages of Huyim and Dille in Askira/Uba LGA were attacked by suspected Boko Haram gunmen, with nine and thirty-eight deaths respectively.

[6] The 2.8-month cool season, which runs from July 3 to September 28, has an average daily maximum temperature of less than 89°F.

[7][8][6] There are two distinct seasons in Askira Uba LGA, which has a total area of 2,362 square kilometers.

Large tracts of dry, arid land are found in the region, which has a semi-arid climate.

[9][6][10] Over the course of the year, Askira's average percentage of cloud cover varies significantly based on the season.