Bala, United Kingdom

Wales · United Kingdom

Bala is a small town in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 1,999. Elevation: 551 ft (168 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,999 Population 21/sq mi density
551 ft Elevation 168 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
54.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population1,999
Density21/mi²
Veterans4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain54.1 in/yr
Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Population1,999
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Coordinates52.9111°, -3.5972°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceWales
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation54.1 inches (1,375 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bala

Bala is a small town in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 1,999. The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet (168 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Bala experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Area93.4 sq mi (241.9 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates52.9111°N, 3.5972°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.14"
Driest Month (May) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 107 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 78 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 120 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 111 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 133 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 75 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 114 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 57 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 43 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 145 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 124 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 65 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 45 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 137 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 115 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 60 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 127 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 129 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 44 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 5.6 in
February 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in Driest
June 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
September 53°F (11°C) 4.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in
November 42°F (6°C) 6.1 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 6.0 in

Bala has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 37°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and May the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Bala

8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Llangwm C P School - - - -
Berwyn School - - - -
Ysgol Bro Treweryn - - - -
Ysgol Ffridd y Llyn - - - -
Ysgol Beuno Sant - - - -
Ysgol Bro Tegid - - - -
Ysgol O M Edwards - - - -
Glan-llyn Outdoor Activity Centre - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bala

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits hull & East York pop music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amgueddfa Corwen Museum
Conwy Valley Railway Museum
Trefriw Woollen Mill
Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant Museum

Libraries in Bala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Llanrwst Library0.0

Hotels in Bala

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bala Lake Hotel
Plas Coch Cyf
The Goat

Restaurants in Bala

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bala Spice
Old Wives' Tales
Plas Yn Dre
School House
Y Badell Aur

Cafes in Bala

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caffi Pererin
Hoffi Coffi
Loch Cafe
National Whitewater Centre
Station Café
Ty Coffi
Woody's
Y Cyfnod

Cinemas in Bala

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Neuadd Buddug

Monuments in Bala

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gorsedd Circle

Castles in Bala

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tomen Y Bala

Veterinaries in Bala

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Milfeddygfa Wern Tegid Veterinary Surgery

Train Stations in Bala

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bala (Penybont)
Llangower
Llanuwchllyn
Pentrepiod Halt

Gas Stations in Bala

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Essar
Henblas Garage
Moduron Y Bala

Banks in Bala

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HSBC UK

Golf Courses in Bala

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bala Lake Hotel

Stadiums & Teams in Bala

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Airports Near Bala

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
Breidden Airfield-Small Airport
Bryngwyn Bach Airfield-Small Airport
Cae Mawr Tyddyn Hen-Small Airport
Caernarfon Airport-Small Airport
Chirk Airfield-Small Airport
Elan Valley Airstrip-Small Airport
Forest Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Green Acres Airstrip-Small Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Llanbedr Airfield-Small Airport
Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club-Small Airport
Midland Glider Club-Small Airport
Nantclwyd Airstrip-Small Airport
North Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Pencraig Airstrip-Small Airport
RAF Woodvale-Small Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Sandford Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Shobdon Airfield-Small Airport
Talybont Airstrip-Small Airport
The Plassey Airstrip-Small Airport
Trench Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Welshpool Airport-Small Airport
Woonton Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bala

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bala Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bala

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capel Peniel
Capel Tegid
Capel y Groes
Capel yr Annibynwyr
Christ Church
Cwmtirmynach Chapel
English Presbyterian Church
Gellioedd
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
St Deiniol Church
St Gwawr' s Church
St Mor and St Deiniol's Church
Tryweryn Memorial Chapel
Ty'r Hen Gapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bala

What is the population of Bala?

Bala has a population of 1,999 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 93.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bala?

Bala has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.1 inches.

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