Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Wales · United Kingdom
Caernarfon is a small city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 9,615. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 9,615 |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.1413°, -4.2702° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.9 inches (1,191 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Caernarfon
Caernarfon is a small city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 9,615. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Caernarfon
Caernarfon has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (15.9°C), the coldest is Feb (6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 856 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.1413°N, 4.2702°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.1 in |
Caernarfon has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and May the driest (2.6").
Colleges & Universities in Caernarfon
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tŷ Newydd Writing Centre | College | - | , |
Schools in Caernarfon
6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Santes Helen | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Gynradd Maesincla | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Pendalar | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Y Gelli | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol yr Hendre | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Caernarfon
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hits hull & East York | pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bronglais | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Caernarfon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglesey Model Village | ||||
| Anglesey Transport Museum - Tacla Taid | ||||
| Beaumaris Gaol | ||||
| Cae’r Gors | ||||
| Caernarfon Airworld Museum | ||||
| Heritage Centre | ||||
| Lloyd George Museum | ||||
| Llŷn Maritime Museum | ||||
| Old Quarry Hospital | ||||
| Penrhyn Castle | ||||
| Penrhyn Castle Railway Museum | ||||
| Porthmadog Maritime Museum | ||||
| Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum | ||||
| Segontium Visitor Centre | ||||
| Stone Science | ||||
| Storiel | ||||
| Thomas Telford Centre | ||||
| Waterloo Cavalry Museum | ||||
| Welsh Slate Museum |
Libraries in Caernarfon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beaumaris Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bethesda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Caernarfon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Criccieth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deiniol Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deiniolen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llyfrgell Llangefni | 0.0 | |||||
| Menai Bridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penrhyndeudraeth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penygroes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porthmadog library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Caernarfon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llangefni Market | |||||
| Llangefni Market | |||||
| Market Square Shopping Centre |
Hotels in Caernarfon
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Caernarfon
15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Caernarfon
15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Caernarfon
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Caernarfon
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Caernarfon
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Caernarfon
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Caernarfon
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Caernarfon
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Caernarfon
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Caernarfon
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Caernarfon
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Caernarfon
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Caernarfon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Moose Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Caernarfon
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Caernarfon
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Anglesey Airport | VLY | Medium Airport |
| Cae Mawr Tyddyn Hen | - | Small Airport |
| Caernarfon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dinas Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Llanbedr Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Mona | - | Small Airport |
| Rhoshirwaun | - | Small Airport |
| Talybont Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Caernarfon
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Caernarfon Post Office |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Caernarfon
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd | Cultural | 1986 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Caernarfon
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capel Ebeneser | |
| Capel Salem | |
| Capel Seilo | |
| Catholic Church of Saint David and St Helen | |
| Chapel | |
| St Mary's Church |
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Caernarfon has a population of 9,615 residents and is located in United Kingdom..
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Caernarfon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.9 inches.
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