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Builth Wells, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,829 Population 1/sq mi density
427 ft Elevation 130 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
Builth Wells 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 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 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 Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Area2,139.3 sq mi (5,540.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates52.1494°N, 3.4047°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.73"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 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 95 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 34 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 36 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 57 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 102 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 123 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 121 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 128 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 83 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 122 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 122 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 97 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 96 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 122 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 43 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 51 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 131 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 68 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 69 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 6.7 in
February 37°F (3°C) 4.6 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 6.3 in
December 40°F (4°C) 6.7 in Wettest

Builth Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (3.0").

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