| Age | 61 (age at death) |
| Birthday | 4 July, 1900 |
| Birthplace | Kaga, Ishikawa |
| Died | 11 April, 1962 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Occupation | Physicist |
Ukichiro Nakaya (中谷 宇吉郎, Nakaya Ukichirō, July 4, 1900 – April 11, 1962) was a Japanese physicist and science essayist known for his work in glaciology and low-temperature sciences. He is credited with making the first artificial snowflakes.
