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Hirwaun, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0
B Good
7,247 Population 32/sq mi density
620 ft Elevation 189 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,243 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$200,293 home value, $1,106/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hirwaun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.6 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area228.3 sq mi (591.2 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates51.7392°N, 3.5103°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.6"
83% above US avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.77"
Driest Month (May) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 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 M4.8 127 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 73 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 11 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 24 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 62 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 116 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 143 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 127 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 133 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 81 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 50 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 141 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 81 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 89 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 18 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 30 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 25 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 35 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 91 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 67 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 — 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 6.7 in
February 38°F (3°C) 4.7 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 5.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
October 49°F (10°C) 5.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 6.7 in
December 40°F (5°C) 6.8 in Wettest

Hirwaun has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.8") and May the driest (3.4").

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