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Cardiff, United Kingdom
Full City Profile
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
372,089
Population
6,869/sq mi density
56 ft
Elevation
17 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$46,921 median income, 7.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$347,574 home value, $1,173/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cardiff 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. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 54.2 sq mi (140.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,869/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4800°N, 3.1800°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in |
Cardiff has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (2.2").