Machynlleth, United Kingdom

Wales · United Kingdom

Machynlleth is a small town in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 2,161. Elevation: 52 ft (16 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

2,161 Population 496/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
55.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Machynlleth

Machynlleth

Machynlleth is a market town, community and electoral ward in Powys, Wales, and within the historic boundaries of Montgomeryshire. It is in the Dyfi Valley at the intersection of the A487 and the A489 roads. At the 2001 Census it had a population of 2,147, rising to 2,235 in 2011. It is sometimes referred to colloquially as Mach.

People

Population2,161
Density496/mi²
Veterans5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain55.6 in/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population2,161
Population Density496 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates52.5897°, -3.8531°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceWales
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation55.6 inches (1,411 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Machynlleth

Machynlleth is a small town in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 2,161. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Machynlleth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density496/sq mi
Coordinates52.5897°N, 3.8531°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.6"
46% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.30"
Driest Month (May) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 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 M4.8 115 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 66 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 87 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 147 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 96 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 138 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 77 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 75 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 150 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 67 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 89 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 148 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 33 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 107 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 73 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 124 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 125 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 99 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 71 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 5.7 in
February 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 4.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
July 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
October 49°F (10°C) 5.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 6.3 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 6.2 in

Machynlleth has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and May the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Machynlleth

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ysgol Bro Hyddgen - Secondary Campus - - - -
Ysgol Gynradd Pennal - - - -
Ysgol Bro Hyddgen - Primary Campus - - - -
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Radio Stations near Machynlleth

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Machynlleth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ceredigion Museum
Corris Railway Museum
Sailors' Institute
Talyllyn Railway
The Round House
Tŷ Gwyn and the Maritime Museum

Libraries in Machynlleth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aberdovey Literary Institute0.0
Canolfan Alun R. Edwards Library0.0
Hugh Owen Library0.0
Library Machynlleth0.0
National Library of Wales0.0
Physical Sciences Library0.0
Tywyn Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Machynlleth

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cattle Market
Devil's Bridge Livestock Market
Tywyn Monday Market

Hotels in Machynlleth

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Riverside Hotel
Wynnstay Arms Hotel

Restaurants in Machynlleth

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shilam
The White Lion Hotel
Y Domen-Las

Cafes in Machynlleth

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blasau Delicatessen
Caffi Tŷ Maenan
Hermit Crab Cafe
Hermit Crab Coffee
Siop Coffi Mandy’s Coffee Shop
Tŷ Medi

Monuments in Machynlleth

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bust of Mary Cornelia Vane-Tempest

Castles in Machynlleth

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glandyfi Castle

Veterinaries in Machynlleth

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cambrian Vets

Train Stations in Machynlleth

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dovey Junction
Machynlleth

Gas Stations in Machynlleth

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Texaco

Golf Courses in Machynlleth

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Machynlleth Golf Club

Breweries in Machynlleth

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Myrddins Brewery & Distillery Ltd
Seidr Pisgah Chi

Airports Near Machynlleth

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Anglesey AirportVLYMedium Airport
Aberporth Airport-Small Airport
Bryngwyn Bach Airfield-Small Airport
Cae Mawr Tyddyn Hen-Small Airport
Caernarfon Airport-Small Airport
Cruglas Synod Inn Airstrip-Small Airport
Dinas Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Elan Valley Airstrip-Small Airport
Lane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Llanbedr Airfield-Small Airport
Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club-Small Airport
Nantclwyd Airstrip-Small Airport
North Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Pencraig Airstrip-Small Airport
RAF Mona-Small Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Talgarth Glider Field-Small Airport
Talybont Airstrip-Small Airport
Welshpool Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Machynlleth

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Machynlleth Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Machynlleth

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Mair Catholic Church
St Peter ad Vincula
St Peter's Parish Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Machynlleth

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Machynlleth.

Name Description
Pistyll y Llyn

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 Machynlleth

What is the population of Machynlleth?

Machynlleth has a population of 2,161 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 496 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Machynlleth?

Machynlleth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 55.6 inches.

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