Caerleon, United Kingdom

Wales · United Kingdom

Caerleon is a small city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 7,971. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

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

7,971 Population 1,421/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
52.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population7,971
Density1,421/mi²
Veterans4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain52.1 in/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population7,971
Population Density1,421 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates51.6095°, -2.9538°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceWales
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation52.1 inches (1,323 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.4 inches (6 cm)

About Caerleon

Caerleon is a small city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 7,971. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Caerleon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below United Kingdom avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²)
Population Density1,421/sq mi
Coordinates51.6095°N, 2.9538°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 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 M4.8 115 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 48 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 64 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 88 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 138 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 119 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 132 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 102 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 58 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 48 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 143 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 58 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 107 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 23 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 19 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 26 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 10 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 85 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 19 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 - 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in Wettest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in

Caerleon has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Caerleon

10 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St. Julian's Comprehensive School - - - -
Charles Williams Church in Wales Primary School - - - -
Lodge Hill School - - - -
St. Julian's Primary School - - - -
Caerleon Comprehensive School - - - -
Alway Primary School - - - -
Somerton Primary School - - - -
Caretaker's Bungalow - - - -
Psychology - - - -
Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Gwenlli - - - -
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Radio Stations near Caerleon

42 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul 50s, 60s AAC+ 192 kbps
SWU FM dnb, drum and bass MP3 128 kbps
Dance Classics UK 90s, dance AAC 192 kbps
Noods Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Heart Bristol pop music AAC 48 kbps
Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (MP3) christmas music, pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - POP (MP3) pop MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Bristol bbc, bristol UNKNOWN
HearMe - 1990s pop music 1990s pop music MP3
BCfm 93.2 bristol, rock MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - NEW (AAC+) pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Hereford FC edgar street, hereford fc MP3 96 kbps
Like Radio - CHILL (MP3) chill, pop MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - ALT (MP3) alternative MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (AAC+) dance anthems, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - HOLIDAY (MP3) holiday, pop MP3 128 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 (MP3) dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
100% Whatever Westcountry - MP3
Wave Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Crystal Love Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Nation Love - AAC+ 47 kbps
CruiseOne Radio electronic, indie MP3 256 kbps
Ujima Radio african music, blues MP3 128 kbps
Radio Wigwam indie rock MP3
Thornbury Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Like Radio - ONE (MP3) music MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - COUNTRY (MP3) country MP3 128 kbps
Like Radio - CHILL (AAC+) chill, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - ANTHEMS (MP3) anthems, pop MP3 128 kbps
Somervalley fm community radio, local station MP3 192 kbps
Like Radio - ANTHEMS (AAC+) anthems, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - RETRO (AAC+) pop, retro AAC+ 48 kbps
Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (AAC+) christmas music, pop AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Caerleon

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
Caldicot Castle Museum
Cardiff Story Museum
Cardiff Story Museum
Castle House
Clevedon Pier Shop
Cosmeston Medieval Village
Cosmeston Medieval Village
Ebbw Vale Works Museum
Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier
Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier
Hanbury Arms Haunted Hotel & Museum
Llanyrafon Manor
Monmouth Castle & Regimental Museum
Museum of Welsh Cricket
Museum of Welsh Cricket
National Museum Cardiff
Newport Medieval Ship museum
Newport Museum and Art Gallery
Oakham Treasures
Oakham Treasures
Oakham Treasures
Oakham Treasures
Our Chartist Heritage
Roman Legionary Museum Caerleon
Shire Hall Museum
Techniquest
Techniquest
Torfaen Museum
Tredegar House Museum
Usk Rural Life Museum
Wartime Shelters
Wartime Shelters

Libraries in Caerleon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abercarn Library0.0
Abergavenny Library0.0
Abertillery Library0.0
Bedwas Library0.0
Bettws Library0.0
Blackwood Library0.0
Blaenafon Library0.0
Blaina Library0.0
Brynmawr Library0.0
Caerleon Library0.0
Caldicot Community Hub0.0
Canton Library0.0
Canton Library0.0
Capel i Bawb0.0
Capel i Bawb0.0
Cardiff Central Library0.0
Cardiff Central Library0.0
Cathays Branch and Heritage Library0.0
Cathays Branch and Heritage Library0.0
Clevedon Library0.0
Congresbury Community Library0.0
Cwm Library0.0
Cwmbran Library0.0
Cwtsh Arts Centre0.0
Cyncoed Campus Library0.0
Cyncoed Campus Library0.0
Former Caerleon Library0.0
Gilwern Community Hub0.0
Llanedeyrn Hub0.0
Llanedeyrn Hub0.0
Llanedeyrn Library0.0
Llanedeyrn Library0.0
Llyfrgell Maindee Library0.0
Machen Library0.0
Malpas Library0.0
Monmouth Community Hub0.0
Nailsea Library0.0
Newport Central Library0.0
Oakdale Library0.0
Penarth Library0.0
Penylan Library0.0
Penylan Library0.0
Pillgwenlly Pop Up Library0.0
Pontypool Library0.0
Portishead Library0.0
Rhydypennau Library0.0
Ringland Library0.0
Risca Public Library0.0
Rogerstone Library0.0
Rumney Library0.0
Splott Library (Old)0.0
St Julian's Library0.0
STAR Hub0.0
STAR Hub0.0
The Cochrane Building0.0
Tredegar House Library0.0
Trevithick Library0.0
Trevithick Library0.0
Usk Community Hub0.0
Xenia0.0
Yatton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Caerleon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abergavenny Market
Bodega at The Priory
City Market
Cwmbran Marketplace
Emily's Indoor Market
Farm Shop Ponthir
Newhall Farm Shop
Newport Market
Pontypool Indoor Market
Roath Farmers Market
Roath Farmers Market
Waitrose Piazza

Hotels in Caerleon

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Priory Hotel

Restaurants in Caerleon

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bombay Kitchen
J J's Fish Bar
Jones Fish Bar
Los Reyes Tapas & Wine Bar
Prince of Caerleon
Red Fort
Thai Bits
The Priory Restaurant
The Snug Restaurant
Toby Carvery
Yema Pan Asian

Cafes in Caerleon

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee On The Common
Coffiology
Lisa's Deli
Lisa's Deli
Rich Bean Coffee
The Cafe at Beechwood
Wilson and Bay Coffee Club

Monuments in Caerleon

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monument of James Rennie
Monument of Willmett and Darvel
Penrhos Camp

Castles in Caerleon

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Mynde

Clinics in Caerleon

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adolescent Unit
Child and Family Psychology Department
Older Adults Outpatient Department
White Valley Centre

Gas Stations in Caerleon

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Gyms in Caerleon

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

New Gym
Old Gym
Pura Vida

Golf Courses in Caerleon

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caerleon Municipal Golf Course

Breweries in Caerleon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Clevedon Micro Brewey
Hive Mind / Wye Valley Meadery
Hog Brew
Mad Dog Brewery Co.
Mad Dog Brewery Co.
Tudor Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Caerleon

TeamLeagueDivision
Cardiff Arms Park
Cardiff City Stadium
Cardiff Wales Stadium
National Indoor Athletics Centre
Principality Stadium

Airports Near Caerleon

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
MOD St Athan-Medium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium Airport
Abergavenny Airstrip-Small Airport
Allensmore Airfield-Small Airport
Avon Lane Airfield-Small Airport
Badminton Airfield-Small Airport
Batch End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club-Small Airport
Berrow Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowldown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club-Small Airport
Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Brown Shutters Farm 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
Curry Rivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunkeswell Airfield-Small Airport
Elan Valley Airstrip-Small Airport
Garston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Godney Airstrip-Small Airport
Great House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Green Acres Airstrip-Small Airport
Gutchpool Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Halesland Glider Field-Small Airport
Hanley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hardwicke Airstrip-Small Airport
Henstridge Airfield-Small Airport
Hermitage Airstrip-Small Airport
Heywood Farm 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
Llangarron Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Withial Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower-Durston Airstrip-Small Airport
Melbury Airstrip-Small Airport
Michaelwood Airstrip-Small Airport
Middle Chinnock Airstrip-Small Airport
Middlegate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Caerleon

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Caerleon Post Office
Christchurch Road Post Office
St Julians Post Office

Treatment Centers in Caerleon

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ashcroft House
Portbury Medical Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Caerleon

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Trinity
Ss. Julius, Aaron & David R.C. Church
St Cadoc's Church
St John

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UFO Sightings
2
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UFO Sightings Near Caerleon

2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Caerleon.

Name Year Description
Christchurch (uk/england) 2014 ((HOAX??)) UFO&#39s activity over two days caught on still image camera (not man made craft checked all databases).
Christchurch (uk/england) 2007 i heard a loud noice and looked out of my window when i saw noticed this square it went round in circles then zoomed off

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 Caerleon

What is the population of Caerleon?

Caerleon has a population of 7,971 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,421 people per square mile, spread across 5.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Caerleon?

Caerleon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches, with 2.4 inches of snow.

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