Aberdare, United Kingdom
Wales · United Kingdom
Aberdare is a small city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 14,506. Elevation: 443 ft (135 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°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 | 14,506 |
| Population Density | 19 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.7144°, -3.4492° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.6 inches (1,768 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.0 inches (15 cm) |
About Aberdare
Aberdare is a small city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 14,506. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet (135 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Aberdare
Aberdare has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (17°C), the coldest is Jan (6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1269 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 784.9 sq mi (2,032.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7144°N, 3.4492°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 139 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 6.4 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
Aberdare has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (3.2").
Schools in Aberdare
14 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdare Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St John Baptist C.I.W. High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Aberdâr | - | - | - | - |
| Aberdare Town C.I.W. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Llwydcoed Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maesgwyn Special School | - | - | - | - |
| Cwmdar County Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Park Lane Special School | - | - | - | - |
| Abernant Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Caradog Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Margaret's R.C. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Blaengwawr Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Aberdare Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Ty Gwyn Education Centres | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Aberdare
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtica Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| XL:UK Radio | afrobeat, asian urban hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Dance Classics UK | 90s, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Nation 60s | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100% Whatever Westcountry | - | MP3 | |
| Wave Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation Love | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Radio Wigwam | indie rock | MP3 |
Museums in Aberdare
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abernodwydd Farmhouse | ||||
| Birthplace of Joseph Parry | ||||
| Blaenwaun Post Office | ||||
| Blaenwaun Post Office | ||||
| Brecon Museum | ||||
| Bryn Eryr (Iron Age Roundhouses) | ||||
| Bryn Eryr (Iron Age Roundhouses) | ||||
| Cae Adda Cowhouse | ||||
| Cae Adda Cowhouse | ||||
| Cefn Junction | ||||
| Cider Making Display | ||||
| Cider Making Display | ||||
| Cilewent Farmhouse | ||||
| Clogmaker’s Workshop | ||||
| Coach House | ||||
| Coach House | ||||
| Cockpit | ||||
| Cockpit | ||||
| Cross Inn Tailor's Shop | ||||
| Cross Inn Tailor's Shop | ||||
| Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Cynon Valley Museum & Gallery | ||||
| Derwen Bakehouse | ||||
| Derwen Bakehouse | ||||
| Derwen Bakehouse Shop | ||||
| Derwen Bakehouse Shop | ||||
| Ebbw Vale Works Museum | ||||
| Enamel House | ||||
| Enamel House | ||||
| Esgair Moel Woollen Mill | ||||
| Esgair Moel Woollen Mill | ||||
| Ewenny Kiln | ||||
| Fishing Exhibition | ||||
| Fishing Exhibition | ||||
| Georgetown Baking Oven | ||||
| Georgetown Baking Oven | ||||
| Gwalia Stores | ||||
| Gwalia Stores | ||||
| Gweithdy Galleries and Workshop | ||||
| Gweithdy Galleries and Workshop | ||||
| Hendre'r-ywydd Uchaf (farmhouse) | ||||
| Hendre'r-ywydd Uchaf (farmhouse) | ||||
| Kennixton | ||||
| Kennixton | ||||
| Llainfadyn Cottage | ||||
| Llainfadyn Cottage | ||||
| Llancaiach-fawr | ||||
| Llawr-Y-Glyn Smithy | ||||
| Llwyn-yr-eos | ||||
| Llwyn-yr-eos Farmhouse | ||||
| Llys Llywelyn (Medieval Court) | ||||
| Llys Llywelyn (Medieval Court) | ||||
| Maentwrog Hayshed | ||||
| Maentwrog Hayshed | ||||
| Maestir School | ||||
| Melin Bompren Corn Mill | ||||
| Melin Bompren Corn Mill | ||||
| Moss-Vernon's Portrait Studio | ||||
| Moss-Vernon's Portrait Studio | ||||
| nantgarw China Works Museum | ||||
| Nantwallter Cottage | ||||
| Oakdale Workmen's Institute | ||||
| Oakdale Workmen's Institute | ||||
| Paul Kirner's Music Palace | ||||
| Penrhiw Chapel | ||||
| Penrhiw Chapel | ||||
| Pigsty | ||||
| Pigsty | ||||
| Pontypridd Museum | ||||
| Prefab | ||||
| Rhaeadr Tannery | ||||
| Rhaeadr Tannery | ||||
| Rhondda Heritage Park | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1805 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1805 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1855 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1855 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1895 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1895 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1925 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1925 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1955 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1955 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1985 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1985 House) | ||||
| Royal Welsh Regiment Museum | ||||
| Saddlers Workshop | ||||
| Saddlers Workshop | ||||
| Saint Teilo's Church | ||||
| Saint Teilo's Church | ||||
| St Fagans Museum Visitor Centre | ||||
| St Fagans Museum Visitor Centre | ||||
| Stryd Lydan Barn | ||||
| Stryd Lydan Barn | ||||
| The Block of Coal | ||||
| The Boat House | ||||
| The Boat House | ||||
| Tollhouse | ||||
| Tollhouse | ||||
| Tredegar Medical Aid Society Heritage Centre | ||||
| Tredegar Museum | ||||
| University of South Wales Art Collection Museum | ||||
| Urinal | ||||
| Urinal | ||||
| Vulcan Hotel | ||||
| Vulcan Hotel | ||||
| Winding House |
Libraries in Aberdare
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberbargoed Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aberdare Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aberkenfig Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abertridwr Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bargoed Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beddau and Tynant Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brecon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Caerphilly Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cancer Research Wales Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ebbw Vale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ely & Caerau Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Ely & Caerau Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairwater Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairwater Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferndale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glynneath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hirwaun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Llantrisant Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Merthyr Tydfil Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountain Ash Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountain Ash Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nelson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontyclun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontypridd Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pyle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Radyr Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Radyr Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Resolven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhiwbina Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhiwbina Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhymney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tonypandy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tredegar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Treharris Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Trelai Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Treorchy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ystrad Mynach Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Aberdare
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Llewellyn Jenkins | |||||
| Brecon Market | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Pontypridd Indoor Market | |||||
| Pontypridd Indoor Market |
Restaurants in Aberdare
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Aberdare
12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Aberdare
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Aberdare
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Aberdare
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Aberdare
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Aberdare
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Aberdare
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Aberdare
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Aberdare
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Aberdare
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Aberdare
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Aberdare
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bragdy Twt Lol |
Stadiums & Teams in Aberdare
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff City Stadium | ||
| Cardiff International Sports Stadium |
Airports Near Aberdare
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| MOD St Athan | - | Medium Airport |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | - | Medium Airport |
| Swansea Airport | SWS | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Belle Vue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elan Valley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Hardwicke Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kemeys Commander Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Llangarron Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlegate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Old Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rhigos Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shobdon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| South Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Talgarth Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Upfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Warren Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Westonzoyland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Woonton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Aberdare
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aberdare Post Office | |
| Cwmdare Post Office | |
| Trecynon Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Aberdare
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Matters Wales |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Aberdare
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aberdare Methodist Church | |
| Bryn Sion Baptist Church | |
| Capel Ebernezer | |
| Capel Siloa | |
| Cynon Valley Church | |
| Highland Place Unitarian Chapel | |
| Islamic Centre Aberdare | |
| Oasis Community Church | |
| Saint James' Church | |
| Salvation Army Aberdare Corps | |
| Shiloh Apostolic Church | |
| St Elvan's | |
| St Fagan's Church | |
| St John the Baptist | |
| St Joseph's Catholic Church |
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UFO Sightings Near Aberdare
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Aberdare.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdare (uk/wales) | 2002 | Silver ball in the sky hides in a cloud |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Aberdare?
Aberdare has a population of 14,506 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 784.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Aberdare?
Aberdare has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 69.6 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.
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