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Holyhead, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
11,431 Population 29/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$45,350 median income, 5.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$289,006 home value, $1,134/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Holyhead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area390.1 sq mi (1,010.4 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates53.3062°N, 4.6321°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.94"
Driest Month (May) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.6 on May 30, 2022.

May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 47 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 52 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 137 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 143 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 142 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 23 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 121 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 38 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 43 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 146 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 104 km
May 26, 2015 6 km WSW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.0 28 km
Jun 26, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M2.8 48 km
Oct 16, 1998 1 km WSW of Y Felinheli, United Kingdom M2.7 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in Driest
June 56°F (14°C) 2.0 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
August 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in

Holyhead has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and May the driest (1.7").

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