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Holywell, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,969 Population 27/sq mi density
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,631 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$274,338 home value, $1,191/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Holywell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area258.2 sq mi (668.8 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates53.2747°N, 3.2290°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.94"
Driest Month (May) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 111 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 108 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 71 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 109 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 74 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 62 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 42 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 85 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 100 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 144 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 59 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 139 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 83 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 79 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 75 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 88 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 107 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 96 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 52 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in

Holywell has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and May the driest (2.3").

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