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Brecon, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
8,250 Population 4/sq mi density
446 ft Elevation 136 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$45,604 median income, 3.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$298,837 home value, $1,140/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Brecon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Area2,139.3 sq mi (5,540.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates51.9461°N, 3.3889°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.6"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.89"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 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 M4.8 106 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 49 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 16 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 41 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 84 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 127 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 139 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 138 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 150 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 103 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 121 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 99 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 116 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 73 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 99 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 66 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 29 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 46 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 47 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 22 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 6.9 in
February 37°F (3°C) 4.8 in Coldest
March 40°F (5°C) 5.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 58°F (15°C) 4.3 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 5.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 6.5 in
December 40°F (4°C) 6.9 in Wettest

Brecon has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 37°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (3.2").

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