Llantwit Major, United Kingdom

Wales · United Kingdom

Llantwit Major is a small city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 9,519. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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

9,519 Population 74/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
69.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population9,519
Density74/mi²
Veterans5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain69.6 in/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Population9,519
Population Density74 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates51.4107°, -3.4863°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceWales
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation69.6 inches (1,768 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.0 inches (15 cm)

About Llantwit Major

Llantwit Major is a small city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 9,519. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Llantwit Major

Llantwit Major has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 989 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 99.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 57.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 83.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 59.8
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 57.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 66.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 69.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 76.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 96.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 114.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 102.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 104.9
Llantwit Major 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 69.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area129.2 sq mi (334.6 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates51.4107°N, 3.4863°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.6"
83% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.45"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 106 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 47 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 43 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 47 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 95 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 50 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 145 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 14 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 50 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 125 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 36 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 25 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 33 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 49 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 55 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 102 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 37 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 50 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 103 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 101 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 - 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 44°F (6°C) 3.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
August 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in

Llantwit Major has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Llantwit Major

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Illtyd Primary School - - - -
Llantwit Major School - - - -
Ysgol Gymraeg Dewi Sant - - - -
Ysgol y Ddraig - - - -
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Radio Stations near Llantwit Major

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Celtica Radio - MP3 128 kbps
XL:UK Radio afrobeat, asian urban hits MP3 192 kbps
Easy 50s - MP3
Dance Classics UK 90s, dance AAC 192 kbps
Rage FM drum and bass, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Nation 60s - MP3 128 kbps
Nation Love - AAC+ 47 kbps
Radio Wigwam indie rock MP3

Museums in Llantwit Major

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abernodwydd Farmhouse
Afan Forest Mining museum
Blaenwaun Post Office
Blaenwaun Post Office
Bryn Eryr (Iron Age Roundhouses)
Bryn Eryr (Iron Age Roundhouses)
Cae Adda Cowhouse
Cae Adda Cowhouse
Cefn Junction
Cider Making Display
Cider Making Display
Cilewent Farmhouse
Clogmaker’s Workshop
Coach House
Coach House
Cockpit
Cockpit
Cowbridge & District Museum
Cross Inn Tailor's Shop
Cross Inn Tailor's Shop
Derwen Bakehouse
Derwen Bakehouse
Derwen Bakehouse Shop
Derwen Bakehouse Shop
Dovery Manor Museum
Enamel House
Enamel House
Esgair Moel Woollen Mill
Esgair Moel Woollen Mill
Ewenny Kiln
Fishing Exhibition
Fishing Exhibition
Gauge Museum Blue Anchor
Georgetown Baking Oven
Georgetown Baking Oven
Gwalia Stores
Gwalia Stores
Gweithdy Galleries and Workshop
Gweithdy Galleries and Workshop
Hendre'r-ywydd Uchaf (farmhouse)
Hendre'r-ywydd Uchaf (farmhouse)
Kennixton
Kennixton
Llainfadyn Cottage
Llainfadyn Cottage
Llawr-Y-Glyn Smithy
Llwyn-yr-eos
Llwyn-yr-eos Farmhouse
Llys Llywelyn (Medieval Court)
Llys Llywelyn (Medieval Court)
Maentwrog Hayshed
Maentwrog Hayshed
Maestir School
Melin Bompren Corn Mill
Melin Bompren Corn Mill
Minehead Museum
Moss-Vernon's Portrait Studio
Moss-Vernon's Portrait Studio
nantgarw China Works Museum
Nantwallter Cottage
Nash Point Fog Horn
Oakdale Workmen's Institute
Oakdale Workmen's Institute
Paul Kirner's Music Palace
Penrhiw Chapel
Penrhiw Chapel
Pigsty
Pigsty
Pontypridd Museum
Porthcawl Museum
Prefab
Rhaeadr Tannery
Rhaeadr Tannery
Rhondda Heritage Park
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1805 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1805 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1855 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1855 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1895 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1895 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1925 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1925 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1955 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1955 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1985 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1985 House)
Saddlers Workshop
Saddlers Workshop
Saint Teilo's Church
Saint Teilo's Church
South Wales Aviation Musuem
St Fagans Museum Visitor Centre
St Fagans Museum Visitor Centre
Stryd Lydan Barn
Stryd Lydan Barn
The Boat House
The Boat House
The Bus Depot Barry
The Oily
The Radio Museum
Tollhouse
Tollhouse
University of South Wales Art Collection Museum
Urinal
Urinal
Vulcan Hotel
Vulcan Hotel
Watchet Boat Museum
Watchet Museum

Libraries in Llantwit Major

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aberkenfig Library0.0
Abertridwr Library0.0
Beddau and Tynant Community Library0.0
County Library Barry0.0
Cowbridge Library0.0
Ely & Caerau Hub0.0
Ely & Caerau Hub0.0
Fairwater Hub0.0
Fairwater Hub0.0
Llantrisant Library0.0
Llantwit Major Heath Centre0.0
Llantwit Major Library0.0
Minehead Library0.0
Minehead Library0.0
Nelson Library0.0
Pontyclun Library0.0
Pontypridd Library0.0
Porlock Community Library0.0
Porth Library0.0
Porthcawl Library0.0
Pyle Library0.0
Radyr Hub0.0
Radyr Hub0.0
Rhoose Library0.0
St Athan Library0.0
Tonypandy Library0.0
Trelai Branch Library0.0
Treorchy Library0.0
Watchet Town Library0.0
Williton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Llantwit Major

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arthur Llewellyn Jenkins
Market House
Pontypridd Indoor Market
Pontypridd Indoor Market

Hotels in Llantwit Major

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The West House

Restaurants in Llantwit Major

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ill Vesuvio
Illtuds
Jaipur Bangladeshi and Indian Centre

Cafes in Llantwit Major

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Unwind
Cafe Velo
SWAM Cafe
The Beach Cafe
The Corner (by SITI)
The Cwtch
The Tower
Topstak Gallery Café

Theatres in Llantwit Major

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

St Donat's Arts Centre

Monuments in Llantwit Major

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dovecote

Castles in Llantwit Major

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boverton Castle
St Donats Castle

Dentists in Llantwit Major

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Calgary Dental
Wyndham house Dentists

Veterinaries in Llantwit Major

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boverton Veterinary Surgery
West Farm Vets Clinic

Train Stations in Llantwit Major

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Llantwit Major

Bus Stations in Llantwit Major

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #6024816424
Llantwit Major Bus Station

Banks in Llantwit Major

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lloyds Bank
Principality Building Society

Breweries in Llantwit Major

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bragdy Twt Lol

Stadiums & Teams in Llantwit Major

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Llantwit Major

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
MOD St Athan-Medium Airport
Royal Marines Base Chivenor-Medium Airport
Swansea AirportSWSMedium Airport
Abergavenny Airstrip-Small Airport
Allensmore Airfield-Small Airport
Batch End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Belle Vue Airfield-Small Airport
Branscombe Airfield-Small Airport
Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Byecross Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Curry Rivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunkeswell Airfield-Small Airport
Eaglescott Airfield-Small Airport
Eggesford Airfield-Small Airport
Farway Common Airfield-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Godney Airstrip-Small Airport
Hardwicke Airstrip-Small Airport
Heywood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kemeys Commander Airstrip-Small Airport
Lane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Langport Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower-Durston Airstrip-Small Airport
Middle Chinnock Airstrip-Small Airport
Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private)-Small Airport
Middlegate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middlezoy Aerodrome-Small Airport
North Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Old Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Rhigos Airstrip-Small Airport
RNAS Merryfield-Small Airport
South Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Talgarth Glider Field-Small Airport
Tracy Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Upfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Watchford Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westacott Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westonzoyland Airfield-Small Airport
Westover Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Llantwit Major

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Llantwit Major Post Office

Treatment Centers in Llantwit Major

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Foxes Roost
Mental Health Matters Wales
Recovery Cymru

Churches & Religious Organizations in Llantwit Major

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethel
Bethesda'r Fro Chapel
Ebenezer
Our Lady and St. Illtyds
St Brice's Church
St Donat's Church
St. Cattwg's
St. Illytd's
Tabernacle

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 Llantwit Major

What is the population of Llantwit Major?

Llantwit Major has a population of 9,519 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 74 people per square mile, spread across 129.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Llantwit Major?

Llantwit Major has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 69.6 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.

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