Lampeter, United Kingdom

Wales · United Kingdom

Lampeter is a small town in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 2,505. Elevation: 404 ft (123 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,505 Population 234/sq mi density
404 ft Elevation 123 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
57.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Lampeter

Lampeter

Lampeter is a town and community in Ceredigion, Wales, at the confluence of the Afon Dulas with the River Teifi. It is the third largest urban area in Ceredigion, after Aberystwyth and Cardigan, and had a campus of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. At the 2011 Census, the population was 2,970. Lampeter was also a university town.

People

Population2,505
Density234/mi²
Veterans4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain57.0 in/yr
Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Population2,505
Population Density234 / sq mi
Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Coordinates52.1129°, -4.0804°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceWales
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation57.0 inches (1,448 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lampeter

Lampeter is a small town in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 2,505. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet (123 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Lampeter

Lampeter has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (15.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 925 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.6°C / 42°F 3.7° / 7.4° 87.1
Feb 5.6°C / 42°F 3.6° / 7.7° 67.3
Mar 6.8°C / 44°F 4.4° / 9.3° 54.0
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 5.8° / 11.5° 55.3
May 11.1°C / 52°F 8.2° / 14.1° 55.2
Jun 13.6°C / 56°F 10.7° / 16.4° 64.0
Jul 15.3°C / 60°F 12.5° / 18.1° 64.5
Aug 15.4°C / 60°F 12.7° / 18.1° 76.0
Sep 13.9°C / 57°F 11.2° / 16.6° 65.4
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 9.1° / 13.4° 112.8
Nov 8.4°C / 47°F 6.5° / 10.3° 116.5
Dec 6.2°C / 43°F 4.4° / 8° 106.7
Lampeter experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.8 km²)
Population Density234/sq mi
Coordinates52.1129°N, 4.0804°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"
50% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.50"
Driest Month (May) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 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 M4.8 139 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 78 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 48 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 46 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 84 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 131 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 96 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 129 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 117 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 137 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 137 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 102 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 130 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 118 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 68 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 73 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 87 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 92 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 72 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 6.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 4.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
July 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 4.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 5.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 6.5 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 6.4 in

Lampeter has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.5") and May the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Lampeter

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Llanybydder School - - - -
Dyffryn Cledlyn Primary School - - - -
Bro Pedr School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lampeter

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XL:UK Radio afrobeat, asian urban hits MP3 192 kbps
Easy 50s - MP3
RustRadio metal MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Lampeter

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amgueddfa Sir Gâr - Carmarthenshire Museum
Dinefwr Castle Museum
Lampeter Museum
Llanerchaeron Museum
Llanon Cottage Museum

Libraries in Lampeter

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aberaeron Library0.0
Lampeter Library0.0
Llandysul Library0.0
Roderic Bowen Library0.0
Roderic Bowen Library0.0
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lampeter

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Llanybydder Sheep Mart

Hotels in Lampeter

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Black Lion Hotel
Cross Hands Hotel
Grannell Hotel
The Black Lion Hotel
The Falcondale Hotel

Restaurants in Lampeter

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1822 Cafe
Lloyd's Fish and Chips
Marco The Takeaway
Nehar Indian Takeaway
Oscar's Den
Shapla

Cafes in Lampeter

11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Artisans Coffee Shop
Cae Hir Gardens
Caffi Top Cafe
Chomp & Go
Contis Cafe
Granny's Kitchen
Joio
Mark Lane
Royal Oak Tea Room
The Mustard Seed
Town Hall Cafe Deli

Monuments in Lampeter

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lampeter Monument

Dentists in Lampeter

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pont Steffan Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Lampeter

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Prostock Vets
Steffan Vets

Gas Stations in Lampeter

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ffordd Llanwnen Filling Station
Pontfaen Garage
Shell

Banks in Lampeter

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HSBC UK
HSBC UK
Principality Building Society

Gyms in Lampeter

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Daniel Carrol Sports Therapy
Fired Up Nutrition
West Coast Fitness

Airports Near Lampeter

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
MOD St Athan-Medium Airport
Swansea AirportSWSMedium Airport
Aberporth Airport-Small Airport
Bethesda-Small Airport
Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cruglas Synod Inn Airstrip-Small Airport
Crymych Airstrip-Small Airport
Elan Valley Airstrip-Small Airport
Llanbedr Airfield-Small Airport
Old Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pembrey West Wales Airport-Small Airport
Pencraig Airstrip-Small Airport
Rhigos Airstrip-Small Airport
Rhoshirwaun-Small Airport
Talybont Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lampeter

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lampeter Office
Lampeter Post Office
Llanwnnen Stores
Llanybydder Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lampeter

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aber-Duar Chapel
Capel Brondeifi
Capel Noddfa
Capel Soar
Capel y Bryn
Capel Y Groes
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Church of Three Holy Hierarchs
College Chapel of St. David
Emmaus Christian Fellowship
Kingdom Hall
Lampeter Campus Mosque
Lampeter Evangelical Church
Rhyd-y-bont Chapel
St Gwenog Church
St Lucia
St Mary's Church, Maestir
St Peter's Church
St Thomas' Church
St. Peter's Church

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Lampeter

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Lampeter.

Name Year Description
Lampeter (uk/wales) 2000 A cluster of lights that just stood still and&#44 as if they were watching me.

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lampeter

What is the population of Lampeter?

Lampeter has a population of 2,505 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 234 people per square mile, spread across 10.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lampeter?

Lampeter has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 57.0 inches.

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