Blaenavon, United Kingdom

Wales · United Kingdom

Blaenavon is a small city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 5,647. Elevation: 1,096 ft (334 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

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

5,647 Population 84/sq mi density
1,096 ft Elevation 334 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
43.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Blaenavon

Blaenavon

Blaenavon is a town and community in Torfaen county borough, Wales, high on a hillside on the source of the Afon Lwyd. It is within the boundaries of the historic county of Monmouthshire and the preserved county of Gwent. The population is 6,055.

People

Population5,647
Density84/mi²
Veterans4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain43.9 in/yr
Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Population5,647
Population Density84 / sq mi
Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Coordinates51.7740°, -3.0854°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceWales
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation43.9 inches (1,114 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.5 inches (19 cm)

About Blaenavon

Blaenavon is a small city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 5,647. The city sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet (334 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Blaenavon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Area67.6 sq mi (175.2 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates51.7740°N, 3.0854°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
15% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 105 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 60 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 32 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 53 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 87 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 141 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 116 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 115 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 103 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 77 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 58 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 127 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 77 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 87 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 14 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 26 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 6 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 23 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 99 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 12 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 5.5 in
February 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
October 49°F (10°C) 4.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.6 in Wettest

Blaenavon has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Blaenavon

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ysgol Bryn Onnen - - - -
Blaenavon Heritage VC School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Blaenavon

36 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SWU FM dnb, drum and bass MP3 128 kbps
Noods Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Celtica Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Dance Classics UK 90s, dance AAC 192 kbps
Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (MP3) christmas music, pop MP3 128 kbps
Nation 60s - MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - POP (MP3) pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (AAC+) christmas music, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - NEW (AAC+) pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - ALT (MP3) alternative MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - CHILL (MP3) chill, pop MP3 128 kbps
Hereford FC edgar street, hereford fc MP3 96 kbps
Like Radio - COUNTRY (AAC+) country AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - ALT (AAC+) alternative AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - ONE (AAC+) music AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - DanceLand (AAC+) dance, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (MP3) dance anthems, pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - NEW (MP3) pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - HOLIDAY CLASSICS (MP3) classics, holiday MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - LOVE (MP3) love songs, pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (AAC+) dance anthems, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - ONE (MP3) music MP3 128 kbps
100% Whatever Westcountry - MP3
Like Radio - RETRO (AAC+) pop, retro AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - ANTHEMS (AAC+) anthems, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - HOLIDAY (MP3) holiday, pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - ANTHEMS (MP3) anthems, pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - CHILL (AAC+) chill, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - COUNTRY (MP3) country MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - DanceLand (MP3) dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Wigwam indie rock MP3
Ujima Radio african music, blues MP3 128 kbps
CruiseOne Radio electronic, indie MP3 256 kbps
Nation Love - AAC+ 47 kbps
Wave Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Blaenavon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abergavenny Museum
Abertillery & District Museum
Arthur Machen's House
Big Pit: National Coal Museum
Blaenafon Community Museum
Blaenavon Iron Works
Brynmawr and District Museum
Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths
Ebbw Vale Works Museum
Hanbury Arms Haunted Hotel & Museum
Llancaiach-fawr
Llanyrafon Manor
nantgarw China Works Museum
Newport Medieval Ship museum
Newport Museum and Art Gallery
Our Chartist Heritage
Roman Legionary Museum Caerleon
Talgarth Mill
The Block of Coal
Torfaen Museum
Tredegar House Museum
Tredegar Medical Aid Society Heritage Centre
Tredegar Museum
Twyn y gaer Hill Fort
University of South Wales Art Collection Museum
Usk Rural Life Museum
Winding House

Libraries in Blaenavon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aberbargoed Library0.0
Abercarn Library0.0
Abergavenny Library0.0
Abertillery Library0.0
Abertridwr Library0.0
Bargoed Library0.0
Bedwas Library0.0
Bettws Library0.0
Blackwood Library0.0
Blaenafon Library0.0
Blaina Library0.0
Brynmawr Library0.0
Caerleon Library0.0
Caerphilly Library0.0
Cwm Library0.0
Cwmbran Library0.0
Cwtsh Arts Centre0.0
Deri Library0.0
Ebbw Vale Library0.0
Former Caerleon Library0.0
Gilwern Community Hub0.0
Llyfrgell Maindee Library0.0
Machen Library0.0
Malpas Library0.0
Nelson Library0.0
Newport Central Library0.0
Oakdale Library0.0
Pillgwenlly Pop Up Library0.0
Pontypool Library0.0
Rhymney Library0.0
Ringland Library0.0
Risca Public Library0.0
Rogerstone Library0.0
St Julian's Library0.0
Talgarth Library0.0
Tredegar House Library0.0
Tredegar Library0.0
Treharris Library0.0
Usk Community Hub0.0
Ystrad Mynach Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Blaenavon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abergavenny Market
Bodega at The Priory
City Market
Cwmbran Marketplace
Emily's Indoor Market
Farm Shop Ponthir
Newport Market
Pontypool Indoor Market
Talgarth Livestock Market

Hotels in Blaenavon

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Lion Hotel & Restaurant

Restaurants in Blaenavon

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Butterflies Bar & Kitchen
Canteen
Rehmat Spice

Cafes in Blaenavon

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

World Heritage Centre cafe

Cinemas in Blaenavon

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blaenafon Workmen's Hall Cinema

Monuments in Blaenavon

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blaenafon War Memorial

Clinics in Blaenavon

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blaenavon Primary Healthcare Centre

Train Stations in Blaenavon

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Big Pit halt
Blaenavon High Level
Furnace Sidings
Whistle Inn halt

Breweries in Blaenavon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bragdy Twt Lol
Hog Brew
Sobremesa
Tudor Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Blaenavon

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Blaenavon

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
MOD St Athan-Medium Airport
Abergavenny Airstrip-Small Airport
Allensmore Airfield-Small Airport
Avon Lane Airfield-Small Airport
Batch End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Berrow Airstrip-Small Airport
Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Byecross Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Charmy Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Chase Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clutton Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ditton Priors 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
Hanley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hardwicke Airstrip-Small Airport
Hoe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kemeys Commander Airstrip-Small Airport
Lane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Langport Airstrip-Small Airport
Ledbury Airfield-Small Airport
Little Down Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Llangarron Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Withial Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower-Durston Airstrip-Small Airport
Michaelwood Airstrip-Small Airport
Middlegate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middlezoy Aerodrome-Small Airport
Midland Glider Club-Small Airport
New Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Norton Malreward Airfield-Small Airport
Old Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Oldbury on Severn Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Phocle Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Pound Green Airfield-Small Airport
Rhigos Airstrip-Small Airport
Rookery Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Shelsley Beauchamp Airstrip-Small Airport
Shobdon Airfield-Small Airport
South Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport

Post Offices in Blaenavon

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Blaenafon Post Office
Forge Side Post Office

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Blaenavon

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Blaenavon Industrial LandscapeCultural2000

Churches & Religious Organizations in Blaenavon

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethlehem Congregational Chapel
Blaenavon Evangelical Church
Horeb Baptist Church
Park Street Methodist Church
Sardis Congregational Chapel
St Peter's Parish Church

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Blaenavon

Blaenavon Industrial Landscape
Cultural · inscribed 2000
The area around Blaenavon is evidence of the pre-eminence of South Wales as the world's major producer of iron and coal in the 19th century. All the necessary elements can still be seen - coal and ore mines, quarries, a primitive railway system, furnaces, work...

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 Blaenavon

What is the population of Blaenavon?

Blaenavon has a population of 5,647 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 84 people per square mile, spread across 67.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Blaenavon?

Blaenavon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.9 inches, with 7.5 inches of snow.

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