Bala, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

1,999 Population 21/sq mi density
551 ft Elevation 168 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
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. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US 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 US 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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